<p>Would you guys say that it would be difficult to self-study the material? I know that self-studying any class is probably difficult, but would you guys say that Calc 3 is especially difficult? The thing is that I'm planning on taking an upper division Econ class (101B at Berkeley) that has Calc 3 as a pre-req. People are telling me that the class doesn't really require too much multi-variable stuff, so that's why I'm considering this.</p>
<p>The time period I'm looking at is from now until mid-August. I'm going to use an old (or new if I can find one) syllabus from Berkeley with the same book. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>self studying is a common thing for most science/math/engineering majors. (sorry for such a big generalization) but for realz it is possible but it is easier to grasp the materials with the help of others. Well, you can still learn by yourself... I recommend using the "Schaumm Outlines for Calclulus" together with the regular Steward textbook; buy a solution and use it to verify your answers (don't be too dependent on the solution manual though, use it as a tool to check your answer only and learn your mistakes).</p>
<p>hell i'm in the class and i have to self-study to pass the test...very little of what is taught actually sticks in my head (or ever gets comprehended) so self studying is good.</p>
<p>You use very little of MV Calc in Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. </p>
<p>And yes, I've self studied almost all of my classes at my CCC (if the professor doesn't take roll, I tend to skip lectures because I live like 30 minutes away). The only thing is, some professors will give exam problems that are harder than the ones in the textbook, in which case, I can't afford to skip lectures.</p>