Chem major - question about Calc 1, 2

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<p>Hi guys. I was wondering if there were any Chem majors here that could help me out. I am signed up to take MATH 145 at Bama this fall, for my first semester freshman year. But, I placed out of it with AP credit, and if I drop it, I can take a Spanish class (which I am hoping to double major in). </p>

<p>From experience, if I made an A in AP Calc AB and a 4 on the exam, would I be ok to go straight to Calc 2, or to skip a semester and take Calc 2 this spring?</p>

<p>Also, do you even think I should take Calc 2 if it is not required? Would having, basically an elective, Calc 2 help me with my Chemistry at all??</p>

<p>Thanks in advance. </p>

<p>-RTR</p>

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<p>If you feel comfortable with Calc 1, go ahead and skip it. I did the same and I was fine throughout the rest of my math classes in college.</p>

<p>You’re definitely going to have to take Calc 2, though. I think at most schools, to get a degree in chemistry (not biochemistry), you need Calc 1-3, DiffEQ, and Linear Algebra.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your reply :slight_smile: greatly appreciated… I really don’t want to take Calc 1 again anyway, so I’m glad that it is at least do-able to skip it. </p>

<p>As far as Calc 2, it isn’t on the list of required ancillary courses for my degree. Would you still suggest taking it anyway then?</p>

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<p>Higher level Chemistry requires quite a bit of math, especially if the Physical Chemistry courses at your school are taught from a heavy math perspective.</p>