How difficult is calculus and should AP credits be used?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>I am not at rutgers yet but I am predicting that it is likely I will be there. I was wondering whether as an Eng major, Calc 1 and Calc 2 credit should be used from AP. Will I be well prepared for MultiV Calc with 5 in Calc BC?</p>

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<p>My friend’s son did this two years ago, it’s definitely doable as long as you prepare the subject well before the class with persistence, just like the way you got AP Calculus BC with 5.</p>

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<p>Calc III actually doesn’t involve much of the topics from Calc II and only the basics from Calc I (limits, derivatives, basic integrals). Things like partial fraction decomposition, integration by parts, series analysis, and such aren’t used. Taking the AP credit and starting in Multivariable is therefore very common, and you can do well in Calc III as a freshman provided you put in the effort.</p>

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<p>Take calc 3, especially as an engineer the schedule is already pretty packed. It takes some pressure off yourself</p>

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<p>Would you guys say the same for Physics as well (with a well-prepared summer)? Such as using MIT OCW or so over the break before starting? Also, looking at the curriculum, I am seeing things like Anal Physics IA and IB, and such. CAN AP credits be used for those?</p>

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<p>You can use credits from AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: E&M to take the place of the physics sequence you mentioned. I think the only thing you can’t get out of is Analytical Physics IIb, which is modern physics and only required for certain majors (double check me on this, I took the honors physics sequence, so I took honors physics III as a freshman and received credit for honors physics I and II by AP credit.) You can see the course equivalences for AP credit by looking on the Rutgers Engineering Academic Affairs page.</p>

<p>needsmorsleep makes a good point too. By being ahead in your classes, you have some leeway with your scheduling and are in a better position to graduate on time even if you have to retake a class or something. So being two semesters ahead in math is a very good thing.</p>

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<p>Here is the AP credit course equivalencies.
<a href=“http://soe.rutgers.edu/files/APChart.pdf[/url]”>http://soe.rutgers.edu/files/APChart.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;