<p>is there a big difference in difficulty between 3 and 31? 31 is obviously more difficult but is it because of much more involved calculus or the competition (engineers, math majors, pre meds). i want to do biz econ but i dont want to risk getting a bad grade in 31 series since i will be pre med. thanks</p>
<p>Math 31A and 31B are exactly the same as Calculus AB and BC... I can't say too much about Math 3 series because I had to take the 31 series for my major. However, I would expect that the competition in the classes is just about the same - everyone wants an A.</p>
<p>i think the 3 series throws a bit of statistics in there? at least i saw some statistical looking stuff in the 3c book. other than that they are pretty close. 31/32 series has engineers and math majors like you said. both series have pre-meds.</p>
<p>The 3 series doesn't have multi-variable.</p>
<p>My perception of the 3 series is that it's very applied. If it's not helpful with life sciences, then it's not taught.</p>
<p>So in a sense, the 30s would be like how it is in high school - pure math based on a curriculum that doesn't emphasize certain aspects.</p>
<p>From what I've seen in the "Calculus for Life Sciences and Biology" textbook, there is a greater emphasis on rates of reaction in the Math 3A series compared to the Math 31A series. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Required: Economics 1, 2, 11, 41, 101; one Writing II course; Management 100; Mathematics 31A, and 31B or 31E.</p>
<p>So does this mean i can do 31 A and 31E then drop down and finish math by doing 3B, 3C?</p>
<p>Are those your pre-reqs? if so then, math wise, all you need to take is 31A and 31B or 31E. Then you're pretty much finished with math unless you want to take 3B and 3C for fun... Though, you may want to ask a counselor at orientation about it just to double check.</p>
<p>theres a math 31E?!</p>
<p>isn't that multivariable calc?</p>
<p>iliketodomath - you don't seem to like to do math. :rolleyes:
If it's not required, then you don't have to take anything else. 3B and 3C would essenitally be redundant to 31AB.</p>
<p>31E is differential calculus for economics major.</p>
<p>swift, multivariable calc is 32A.</p>
<p>Generally is 31B harder or 31E?</p>
<p>the reason i was saying to do 31A and 31E then 3B and 3C is because medical schools require a full year of math. 31A and 31E wont cover me alone so i need another class so either 3B and/or 3C. I do like to do math but i want to stick to classes that i have a higher chance of getting an A in :)</p>
<p>Then take a stats class.</p>
<p>i dont know if you're allowed to jump down to 3 series after starting 31 series.</p>
<p>stats is a separate requirement for pre-med, doesnt count as math.</p>
<p>"You will note above that UCLA's medical school requires a year of calculus. However, most medical schools that do not recognize AP units will accept PIC and Stats courses as a substitute for the year of math."</p>
<p>"Several schools require one year of college level math. For other schools, this requirement is strongly recommended, especially as preparation for physics. One year of math can include statistics (see below) and computer programming classes (PIC 10A, 10B, 10C)."</p>