Calculus I vs. Elements of Calculus I vs. Elements of Calculus II

<p>I already submitted my course selection form since it was due a week ago, but I am considering calling to have that selection changed since I got my AP scores yesterday.</p>

<p>I took AP Calc AB as a senior and had a C+ final average. I had a B first semester (mainly differentiation) and a low C second semester (mainly integration). I found differentiation as a whole much easier than integration, but I was really bad at the "application" of either, so for differentiation, I was awful at optimization, and for integration, I was awful at volume. I could do related rates pretty well, though. I ended up getting a 3 on the exam.</p>

<p>When I submitted my course selection form, I chose Calculus I, but I am rethinking this because I was clearly not very good at calculus at all. The course descriptions suggest that the Elements of Calculus courses would be better for prospective A&L students (I am probably going to major in political science or another social science, and plan on going to law school after undergrad). </p>

<p>Basically, do any current students have any information regarding the difficulty of any of these calculus courses? Technically I am exempt from Elements of Calculus I, but I don't know how wise it would be to jump right into Elements of Calculus II. Though, it does kind of appeal to me because then I would only have to take one math course.</p>

<p>Oh, also, would I have the option of just not taking calculus altogether? I don't think that the Elements of Calc I and Elements of Calc II have to be taken as a sequence, so since I get credit for Elements of Calc I, and then take something like, say Beginning Logic, would I still fulfill my math requirement? Will my transcript show that I have credit for Elements of Calculus I?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>how'd you already get your ap scores??</p>

<p>Grades by phone.</p>

<p>i thought that wasn't until july 1st</p>

<p>They usually come out around June 26-27 each year.</p>

<p>can anyone give me any advice on whether I should pick calc II honors over calc II. Whats the advantage w/ the honors?</p>

<p>I got a four and I'm not sure what to do either, if I should place where they put me or drop down to the lower sequence to make sure I know everything.</p>