<p>Which math classes do freshmen in CAS typically take after getting a 5 on the BC calculus AP? Would it be too hard/too much work to start off with linear algebra or multivariable calc 1st semester?</p>
<p>No, those are the classes you are supposed to take after AP Calc BC</p>
<p>^I think the OP stated that he received a 5 on the AP Calc BC exam.</p>
<p>^I think the person was answering the question “would it be too hard to take those classes”</p>
<p>no it would not be too hard. but some people are lazy. i know of one guy who had 5 in both AP AB and BC calc and chose to start off from calc 1.</p>
<p>Take Math 2230 in the fall and Math 2240 in the spring.
They are a lot of fun.</p>
<p>I have the same background as you and I’ll be starting with 2210 (Linear Algebra). The math department tells me it’s the appropriate class if your major might require a significant amount of math in the long run. If it does not, and you’re pretty certain that you won’t want to continue taking math past your freshman year, then you might want to look into Calculus III.</p>
<p>Thanks guys for all the responses.</p>
<p>Is there a big difference between math 2210 or 2230? I’m guessing 2230 is harder… (and copyxmkii can you define “fun,” haha)
Not sure what I’ll major in yet, but it might be in econ or some physical science. I thought I might as well get some math classes out of the way before I forget all my calculus.</p>
<p>Dude trust me take Math 2230 and 2240. You will
not regret it.</p>
<p>2230 and 2240 apparently offer a formal development of linear algebra and then calculus in 3-space and higher. This is what you want if you actually want to understand mathematics and not just have some formulas and processes memorized (see: AP Calculus).</p>
<p>My daughter is a math major. She is going to be a senior next year. She took Linear Algebra (221), then Multivariable (222) freshman year. Sophomore year she took Intro to Analysis and Applicable Algebra. She thought Analysis was the hardest course she´s ever taken. S</p>