Graphing calculator for MAC2312?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>So I currently only have a scientific calculator (TI-30X IIS to be specific) and I know I will most likely need some sort of graphing calculator since I am an Engineering major with a mathematics minor.</p>

<p>So what calculator should I get for MAC2312 and how long will it last me if I start taking higher level math major?</p>

<p>Are certain calculators not allowed for certain classes or is it dependent on the professor?</p>

<p>Does this ever happen: I buy a TI-89 for MAC2312 since the professor allowed it but then my MAC2313 professor only allows TI-84's? (the classes and calculators I picked were arbitrary I just used it as an example)</p>

<p>My math teacher at high school says that I should get an TI-nSpire since it is one of the bests calculators but I would hate to buy and then be told later on that the class only allowed TI-84 or something like that.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Since you will be taking all the calc classes, you will need a TI-89 because you will be graphing in 3D, don’t buy both the 84 and the 89, just get the 89. There’s no “max” for the calculator you can use, they only specify the minimum that’s required in order to take the class. The 89 will work for all your calc classes, the 84 won’t work from calc 2 and beyond</p>

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<p>Is it possible that I will need a better calculator (better than the TI-89) if I decide to take math classes past calculus?</p>

<p>Ex: TI-Nspire CX CAS vs. TI-89 Titanium?</p>

<p>If I buy a calculator, I would like one that would last me all four years.</p>

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<p>That I don’t know. Have you tried contacting the math department? If someone can answer your question correctly it will be them…</p>