<p>The context for my post is that I have never taken a formal class in trigonometry prior to entering trig. I can do trivial things like finding the side of a triangle with the trig functions but that's about it. My major is pre-pharm which will eventually start dealing with a heavy load of calc. I don't know whether to risk it and do the MAC 1147. I hear it's hard and it's fast-paced. I feel like I should first pass through the trig hoop before indulging in MAC 1147. What do you guys think? D:</p>
<p>I was in your shoes, except my thing was between precalc 1147 or calc 1 of 2311. Let me say this, TAKE THE EASIER CLASS. I had to drop calc cause I was FAILING. I took precalc, A-ed it and now feel prepared for Calc, unlike before. Take the slower classes, Precalc has a HIGH failure rate because she goes SO fast and teaches in a way thats hard to understand (plus she has a chinese accent which for some students is hard to get). Take the split pre-calc classes otherwise (like 2 people I know) you could end up failing precalc twice.</p>
<p>Ahh thanks. I apologize for the error in my 1st post but I’m glad you knew what I meant. Though, may I ask what you mean by these split pre-calc classes you talk about? I’m speculating that it’s either basic college algebra + trigonometry or precalc algebra + precalc algebra and trig. ._.</p>
<p>Hi sorry what is the number for the split pre-calculus class? Did you take the placement math test and what is that all about. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Until there is a reply, I suppose it’s to your discretion which number is what you want. And those placement exams cost 10 dollars to take. They’re on ISIS</p>
<p>If you feel that you are weak in math and want to get a better grade go with MAC 1114. Mac 1147 was very hard for me and I barely got a B- . I took precalc my sophomore year of highschool and though I was going to pass with no problem. I even thought it was harder than Calc 1 here so its definitely a weed out class. </p>
<p>BUT I would talk to somebody at preview/ or an advisor to see if you can split those two classes and combine them to make up for taking 1147. Im not really sure if you can do that and I am a Biology major. Hope that helped!</p>