Difference between Calculus 1, 2, and 3?

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<p>As the title of the thread indicates, I would like to know what is the defined difference between Calculus 1, 2, and 3?</p>

<p>Is Calculus 1 = Differential Calculus, Calculus 2 = Integral Calculus, Calculus 3 = Multivariable Calculus?</p>

<p>Or is each a mixture of the three afore-mentioned respective subjects within calculus? </p>

<p>In short, What topics and how is each Calculus 1, 2, and 3 separated into?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>It depends on the school. At some schools beginning Calculus is divided into 3 quarters. However, the general sequence is a full year of beginning calc followed by multivariate calc followed by differential equations. Linear algebra and probability and statistics courses are also required for CS, engineering and math degrees.</p>

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<p>Calculus I includes both integration and differentiation. In my experience (currently taking Calculus II at a community college), Calc II goes over some additional integration applications and techniques, plus series and sequences.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much ricegal and silverturtle. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>I think silverturtle is right. I think AP Calc AB is like Calc I and AP Calc BC is like Calc I and II.</p>

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<p>Yes, I agree as well. But I would like a more specific classification of each of the 3 Calculus, if it is possible. Thank you!</p>

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<p>[Differential</a> and Integral Calculus](<a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/math31ab/31Aoutline.shtml]Differential”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/math31ab/31Aoutline.shtml)
[Integration</a> and Infinite Series](<a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/math31ab/31Boutline.shtml]Integration”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/math31ab/31Boutline.shtml)</p>

<p>Just one example. It really varies though. Calculus II isn’t exactly a real thing. After that the courses tend to actually name what they teach.</p>

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<p>google has the answers to your question. i’m too lazy to look them up for you though.</p>

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<p>I have now attained a satisfactory understanding of the differences, especially thanks to ThisCouldBeHeavn’s post. Thank you very much to all who replied to my question!</p>