<p>I've read that Calc II is a "weeder" class at lots of schools, including USC--is this true? I just learned that I got a 5 on AP Calc BC (and on AB subscore) and was wondering if starting in Calc III would be a good decision. I'm majoring in Industrial & Systems Engineering.</p>
<p>Yes, I only took Calc III (MATH 226) and from my experience in addition to what friends/classmates/etc have said, it is indeed easier than Calc II (MATH 126). If you’re strong in calculus, don’t worry about it and go straight to III.</p>
<p>How much more difficult is calc II than calc III and calc I?
I scored a 4 (shouldve scored a 5) on calc ab and I registered for math 126 but I also heard it was the most difficult. Do you recommend starting out in calc II? I’m not sure whether to start out in calc I or just go straight to calc II.</p>
<p>Calc 2 is pretty hard compared to calc 1. Calc 3 isn’t so bad</p>
<p>nvm oops…</p>
<p>@max- if you scored a 4 on the AB test (no BC at all??), then you might want to start in Calc 1 and learn the concepts better before moving on. Your high school class may not have prepared you enough to skip Calc 1 and move onto Calc2.</p>
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<p>Yes I did score a 4 but I should’ve scored a 5 easily if I hadn’t messed up on the calculator free response…I tried to do it all by hand and forgot all about my calculator…
And yes no calc BC…my school didn’t offer that class.
But yes that is what I was thinking…
My advisor said I can just register for calc 2, and if it is too difficult I can just Drop down to calc 1. Her reasoning was that it’s easier to drop a class than to bump into a higher class.</p>
<p>Definitely take Math 226. I’ve heard good things about Crombecque and Honda (2 of the Math 226 teachers!). I’m taking 226 with Crombecque in the Fall. For some reason though it doesn’t tag his course as “recommended for Engineers” while Honda’s course has that tag.</p>
<p>Does anyone know why?</p>
<p>The engineering section requires D-clearance and consists of >90% engineers whereas the other sections anyone can register including engineers. The book and topics are the same but the professor may decide to through some engineering flavor in there to the questions. I took an engineering section even though I wasn’t an engineering major though. My friend took Crombecque for 125 and it was really easy, he provided practice tests with identical questions and different numbers than on the actual exam in addition to allowing you to bring in a sheet of notes to use. However, I’m not sure he will have that same policy for 226 as it is a higher level class per say but nonetheless I’ve only heard good things about him.</p>
<p>Maxmillion, you may struggle in 126 so 125 would probably be the safest best for you. You won’t ever use a calculator on exams and its taught at a higher level than any AP class in addition to more being expected of you topics wise. Also, AP AB doesn’t cover many of the 126 topics so they would be entirely new to you. If you’re up for the challenge, register for 126 however I would probably suggest 125 first in order to strengthen your fundamental skills.</p>
<p>@War Chant, sorry to ask, but what exactly is D clearance? If I recall correctly, I was able to register for any of the Math 226 courses at orientation. Does it matter if it’s engineering-flavored? To be honest, I really love math, but I honestly don’t care whether or not it supplements the CECS program. And, plus, I don’t want to be in a class with all engineers when all my core classes are with them anyways =( Will I miss out on credit/electives or anything important by taking the non-engineering one?</p>
<p>D-clearance simply means you need to have department clearance in order to register for the class. This may be for various reasons such as in order to restrict certain people such as non-engineers in this case or a requirement to fulfill certain pre-requisites or co-requisites or for other reasons. You basically talk to the person at the front desk of the department and they will either put you in contact with someone who is in charge of it, and they will go on their computer and do some registration magic and then you are able to register for it normally. </p>
<p>Whoops, I meant “throw” rather than “through” but once again its a maybe and probably more a of a not likely. The material and book is the same for each section so you won’t be taught anything differently. You’re fine regardless of which section you choose as the difference (if any) is ultimately negligible in the end.</p>
<p>I took BC Calc my junior year and got a 5 and just took AP Stats this year so I’m nervous going into Calc III after a year off, but I figure I’ll study a little bit over the summer and get the darn requirement out of the way as soon as I can.
Has anyone heard anything about Mancera?</p>
<p>I’m taking Mancera, too, I believe. According to ratemyprofessor.com, nothing really stands out. But I could be wrong.</p>
<p>@H2whoa and @RM1212, you guys could always switch if your schedule allows you.</p>
<p>So turns out I got a 5 on calc ab
Should I still take calc 1 or calc2?</p>