Calculus

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<p>I was just wondering if anyone could advise me in this situation. </p>

<p>I took AP Calc AB in my junior year and got a 5. I haven't taken any calculus since then and I just graduated. </p>

<p>I'm trying to figure out what to do as far as math goes. I want to major in Economics and possibly minor in mathematics, but I don't think it's really necessary that I do so. I just think it would be beneficial for me to continue taking math. </p>

<p>I am confident in my abilities and math has always come easily to me, but at the same time I'm worried about keeping my GPA as close to a 4.0 as possible and I worry a little that if I jump into Calc 2 I may end up regretting it. </p>

<p>So what would you guys advise me to do in this situation?</p>

<p>Another question I have regards the types of calc classes UF offers. I see Survey of Calc 1 and 2, and then I see Analytic Geometry & Calc 1 and 2 and I think I saw 3 as well. What are the differences between them? I'm pretty sure I remember seeing Analytic on the course tracks for a minor/major in math. But I saw just Survey of Calc 1 on the course track for Economics.</p>

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<p>Survey is pretty much Analytical without the trig. Survey is sometimes regarded as “business Calc” as it is business majors that need to take it. But last I checked tacking Analytical Calc 1 & 2 counts for Survey of Calc 1 and 2 credit, but not the other way around.</p>

<p>-gpowsang</p>

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<p>take calc II for AP students in the fall. its exactly what you’re looking for. dont take survey; it wont count for math minors, and is not as rigorous. it wont get you where you want to be. taking calc I again would be a waste of time because its most difficult parts are pre-calc, and actually covers less material than calc AB. while you’ll probably end up getting an A in calc II, you will definitely get an A in calc I.</p>

<p>kudos for having the foresight regarding the math minor. too many econ majors dont realize how essential math is for advancement in economics until its much too late, if at all. also join the university economics society asap.</p>

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<p>I agree, jump into real Calc 2 (taking the for AP students is what I did, but it really isn’t that different of a class). Calc 1 is stupid, business calc is worthless.</p>

<p>If you got a 5 on AB then there is NO reason to take calc 1.</p>

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<p>Yeah I think that’s what I’m going to do.</p>

<p>Was there a thorough review of old material at the beginning of your class? </p>

<p>If I had taken AB this past year I wouldn’t feel hesitant but it’s just that I haven’t seen the material in over a year now.</p>

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<p>Old material= integrals and differentiation. Because the class starts you cover integration by parts, you remember that stuff pretty quick.</p>

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<p>If u r really confident about ur math skills, take regular calc2. Calc 2 for AP students meets more times a week, and at least back when I was taking regular calc2 and my roommate calc2 for AP, he had way more required work. Basically that calc 2 for AP treats u like u r still in high school and monitors u much closer. But that probably also greatly depends on who is teaching it.</p>

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<p>Has anyone taken the honors calculus series? How would that compare to the regular calculus 1, 2, and 3?</p>

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<p>honors calc 1,2 or 3 classes aren’t really harder. its pretty much the same material, just a different prof. if you can get in, i’d suggest you take it.</p>

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<p>Are the honors classes any smaller?</p>

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<p>honors classes do tend to be smaller. i dont know anyone whos take that one specifically though.</p>

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<p>Just thought I’d follow up and say I ended up going with Calc 2 for AP students.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice :)</p>