<p>I am a rising first year at UVA and an Echols scholar. I took BC as a junior and got a 5 and took a college multivariable course that I am planning on transferring to UVA, but I am slightly hesitant about going into courses such as Elementary Linear Algebra (MATH 3351) and Survey of Algebra (MATH 33540) as I have little experience with proofs. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these classes or any advice on taking them for a first semester first year? Thank you!</p>
<p>You could also try Basic Real which is a course that will teach you how to do proofs, or linear/survey also go through some of the basics. Discrete (404) also has a great mix of problems and proofs. I took 354 and 310 as a first year, first semester. You might also consider 310, it is not proof based at all, or else Diff Eq, same story (diff eq is annoying though).</p>
<p>Absolutely terrible idea to take analysis first semester. I think linear algebra and differential equations is a good pairing.</p>
<p>Together?? That’s a lot of work</p>
<p>My vote is for analysis and linear. Don’t take Diff eq with Herbst. Also, if you take basic real now you can decide whether or not you want to continue with math.</p>