<p>To boost my GPA, I was thinking about taking Calc 161Q even though I already got a 5 on AP Calc BC + 5 on AB sub-score. Would this have any benefit...if I want a Math major/minor or a Science major/minor?</p>
<p>You won’t be the only student in MTH 161 who’s retaking the course to cushion their GPA. Lots of kids do it.</p>
<p>The down side of retaking the class instead of taking the advanced standing from your AP is that it increases the number of courses you’ll need to complete to fulfill a math major/minor–which if you double or triple major (as you’ve mentioned doing in other threads) will make it more difficult to squeeze all your coursework into 4 years.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. Well, after much reflection and consideration, I’ve decided to take the credit I get for AP Calc BC. I’m going to take credit for 161 & 162 and take my chance at 165, Linear Algebra w/ Differential Equations. Wish me luck; I’ll probably need it (and so will my depressed GPA).</p>
<p>Actually you need to take MTH 164 (multidimensional calc) before you take MTH 165 (linear algebra).</p>
<p>Check the sequence of required classes here:</p>
<p>[UR</a> Math: Majors](<a href=“http://www.math.rochester.edu/undergraduate/degrees/majors.html]UR”>http://www.math.rochester.edu/undergraduate/degrees/majors.html)</p>
<p>MTH 164 is a pre-req for MTH 165,</p>
<p>BTW, both my daughters have a math major and both said Calc 3 was a whole lot easier than Calc 2. (Matrices are fun!)</p>
<p>I think you are mistaken. The course catalog says, verbatem, the prerequisites for 165 are “MTH 143, 162, or MTH 172Q. NOTE: MTH 164 is not a prerequisite for MTH 165. (Fall and Spring)” So I guess 162 opens the gateway to 163, 164, and 165. Thank god, because I never want to take 164, MultiCalc. Linear & Discrete are fine by me for freshman year.</p>
<p>I see what you’re getting at. Although you don’t have to take 164 before 165, you inevitably have to take both for a Math Major. Well… since yesterday, I’m leaning on a Math Minor, as all you need are 7 courses, which makes 164 only optional.</p>
<p>Ok, so if you’re not going major in math, then you don’t absolutely have to have 164.</p>
<p>But note that 150 is more theory-oriented and required for all CS majors; whereas 164 is more interested in problem-solving approaches and is designed for science, engineering and econ majors.</p>
<p>Also the dept recommends that:</p>
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<p>But in any case, you’ll need to consult with the math dept advisor before registering.</p>