<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>If I drop from my math class (multivariable calculus) and end up with a W, will my admission be revoked from UCI/UCLA if accepted? I will have all other requirements completed though, such as IGETC and the 60 transferable units.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Depends, is it a major prep? If so, UCLA is VERY strict about the completion of a major prep courses for any major. You might be able to get away with it at UCI, but definitely not UCLA.</p>
<p>@ kingdomsro48 and ryan2137
Thanks for the replies. My major is chemical engineering, so it would be considered a pre req for my major. I just figure it would be better to receive the W rather than a non-passing grade.</p>
<p>For ChemE, if you want to transfer for Fall 2012, bust your ass and make the grade.</p>
<p>When they give you your acceptance conditions, it will list classes that you must pass with a C/B or better. I’m pretty sure that MultiVar calc will be one of them.</p>
<p>If you wanna wait til next year, then drop it.</p>
<p>@asphyxiac
Thanks for your reply. </p>
<p>Yeah I need to decide on what to do soon. I made the mistake of taking OChem2, multivar calc, and physic e&m all together. Thankfully I will pass physics and chem with at least a B. </p>
<p>On a side note, I have been accepted to CPP, and after talking to them they said it would be okay for me to drop the class and retake there during fall. However, I am not sure if choosing CPP over the UC’s would be a wise move.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>@ryan2137
Yeah, a D or F would prevent me transferring all together, even to CPP. </p>
<p>So it looking like UCLA would be out of the picture almost without question, and UCI would still be a probability. </p>
<p>Any thoughts about UCI vs CPP for ChemE?</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>Is there any chance you can still pass the class with a “C”?</p>
<p>I have until 5/05 to drop class, and unfortunately the last exam before the final (on multiple integration) wont be until after the withdraw date, 5/08. So that means I can either gamble and risk passing/failing or playing the safe card with CPP and maybe UCI.</p>
<p>That’s a good idea about giving them a call, I’ll do that tomorrow.
Thanks again ryan</p>
<p>I’m taking all three of those classes at once as well, in addition to linear algebra. It’s the worst schedule ever, so I can sympathize.</p>
<p>Man, just study your ass off. Organic chem is cake compared to E&M… imho. Multivar is not that bad, just watch the MIT OCW lectures and check out Patrick JMT on youtube. Do as many problems as you can. What book are you using for Calc 3?</p>
<p>BTW, did you apply to UCSD? 'Cause they don’t give a shiznat about non-impacted major pre-reqs if you do TAG.</p>
<p>@asphyxiac
Good call about checking out the lectures on youtube. I do that a lot for e&m, but I’m not sure why I didn’t think about doing the same for multivar calc. The book we are using is Multivariable Calculus by Ron Larson.</p>
<p>I didn’t apply to UCSD, and like an idiot I missed the TAG deadline =/</p>
<p>E&M sucks nuts, mate. Thank God I’m not the only one who thinks that way. Calc 3 isn’t too hard. Just practice like asphyxiac said and you’ll do fine. It’ll be tough, but I think you should stay in the class and tough it out. You can do it, man!</p>
<p>@mdawg467</p>
<p>Larson is all right - however, if you want the material dumbed down with pretty pictures, try Stewart. I usually go with Stewart’s book for the first round, during which I’m basically at the ‘explain it to me like I’m a piece of broccoli’ stage of understanding. Once I have a grasp on the material, I watch the MIT video (I love that French dude, Auroux or whatever his name is - never seen someone so excited about being able to pronounce Lagrange correctly) on the section and then read the examples in Thomas and attempt some problems from my textbook. Before an exam, I just watch videos (PatrickJMT, if I still can’t solve problems) and do EOC problems, plus anything I found challenging the first time around. I also skim through Paul’s Online Calc III notes to see if I missed anything (tips/tricks/timesavers).</p>
<p>I cram a lot towards the end, but I also make sure to do 75% of the assigned homework when it’s assigned… though I tend to rush through it.</p>
<p>Edit: E&M makes me want to die. Well, it did. I don’t know right now. We’re doing circuits, so it’s manageable. Once we get to magnetic fields, I’m sure I’ll go back to wanting to die.</p>
<p>@shortstuf
Thanks man for encouragement 
Yeah e&m is crazy as hell, but nonetheless interesting. </p>
<p>After I hear back from UCLA/UCI, I will make my decision to drop or not. There is a chance I don’t get accepted into either school as well.</p>
<p>@asphyxiac</p>
<p>Dude, thanks for the sweet advice! I’ll find myself a copy Stewart’s book and check it out. I appreciate the support bro!</p>
<p>@asphyxiac - I’m doing B-fields right now. Stuff is kinda funny… Using right-hand rules and such haha. Circuits were actually sorta fun! </p>
<p>@mdawg467 - Have you applied elsewhere? I’m sure you’ll get into a place you’ll like. Also, Khanacademy is an alright place to get some short lectures, too. Not too in-depth, but it’ll give you the jist of it.</p>
<p>@mdawg467</p>
<p>No problem, man.</p>
<p>Here’s links for you:</p>
<p>[Pauls</a> Online Notes : Calculus III](<a href=“http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcIII/CalcIII.aspx]Pauls”>http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcIII/CalcIII.aspx)
[Calculus</a> / Third Semester / Multivariable Calculus - YouTube](<a href=“Calculus / Third Semester / Multivariable Calculus - YouTube”>Calculus / Third Semester / Multivariable Calculus - YouTube)
[MIT</a> OpenCourseWare | Mathematics | 18.02SC Multivariable Calculus, Fall 2010 | Home](<a href=“http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-02sc-multivariable-calculus-fall-2010/]MIT”>Multivariable Calculus | Mathematics | MIT OpenCourseWare)</p>
<p>Stewart’s book: [Multivariable</a> Calculus - James Stewart - Google Books](<a href=“http://■■■■■■/cy5bO]Multivariable”>Multivariable Calculus - James Stewart - Google Books)</p>
<p>For the MIT Scholar stuff, the recitation videos are VERY helpful - almost as good as the lectures themselves.</p>
<p>@asphyxiac
Wow, thanks for the links! I’m checking them out right now, and I must say they are looking very helpful. I feel pretty motivated right now haha. Thanks again dude :)</p>