<p>Ok, I have a question regarding the Math courses offered there. I am Indian, and consider myself competent at Math. I have had a one year exposure to Calculus and am confused between the Math 1210 and 1310. I am planning to take Commerce or Economics as a major. I have done the basics of Calc in Differentiation(Maxima-Minima, Increasing-Decreasing Functions, Double Differentiation,etc) and Integration(Curve Sketching, Area Under Curves,Etc).</p>
<p>Any Suggestions on what i should do?</p>
<p>Without a doubt take calculus 1210 if you are sure that you want to do commerce and/or economics (a double-major is doable). If you take 1310, there are more theoretical problems to make sure you understand the concepts and can be a bit tricky. I took Calc 1310 with 1 year of previous calculus experience because I plan on majoring in math and econ and got an A- because I’d tend to freeze up on those problems, but 1320 went better as I got adjusted to it. You’d also be risking an A- or lower in Calc 1310, whereas it is considerably easier to get an A in Calc 1210 especially with your previous experience. Go for 1210 and get your A so you can have a great GPA for when you apply to comm school.</p>
<p>1210 is MUCH easier, take that one as long as it counts for econ/comm.</p>
<p>Since you’ve already had exposure to Calc, both would probably be easy. My roommate took 1210 and I often helped him with it and it seemed like cake. If you feel confident with computing limits, derivatives and basic integrals, you could also skip Calc I.</p>
<p>As people said, 1310 and 1320 are more theoretical, in-depth and challenging courses than the 1210 and 1220. They also prepare you for upper level math, which is something you should looking into if you have serious aspirations for econ. Econ has a lot of math at the higher levels. Also, you never know if you’d change mind and decide to do a math and comm double, math and econ double or maybe a math minor. Keep your options open and challenge yourself by taking 1310 and 1320. </p>
<p>Furthermore, part of the perceived difficulty of 1310 and 1320 is American students trying to keep up with international students who break the curve. Internationals tend to know basic calculus better than Americans.</p>
<p>Final verdict: Take 1310 and 1320 if you plan on taking Math classes past Calculus II, otherwise take 1210 and 1220.</p>
<p>I heard that 1320 is damn tough. Well, I go to college expecting to learn something so I may as well do 1310. No use taking something i already know. Anyway, I think it will add the the rigor of my course-load, a factor which will be appreciated by the guys at the comm school. Plus, i read on the econ department’s website that they would prefer prospective majors to take the 1310-1320 sequence over the 1210-1220 sequence.</p>
<p>jvanewportnews:Is it possible for to give me a math sum from the 1310 course so that i can judge wether the course is up my alley or not?</p>
<p>In my opinion, 1310/1320 isn’t bad if you forget about the teacher. Some explain concepts better than others, and hopefully you will have a well-articulated instructor, but I’ve so far seen the Calc series as self-taught courses; go through the book’s practice problems, and hopefully you will buy the online study packet that walks you through the answers to those problems, reviewing them until you get it. You get a set of homework due on the same day every week, anywhere from 15 to 35 problems. Depending on the teacher, you’ll get limited/unlimited tries on homework, but there’s honestly no reason to not get a 100 since you have a teacher, ta, and free daily tutoring in the library. There’s a weekly quiz which isn’t much to stress about (hopefully your ta reviews before the quiz), 2 midterms, and a final. For the tests, my 1310 instructor just told us to “know everything” pertaining to what we learned, which was good advice considering that if you completely miss a big question, you’re down 14 points. Grades might be curved, depending on how the class does, usually towards a B-. Don’t stress; it just requires more thought and time. I’m glad you’re taking the challenge!</p>
<p>So, if i get a A Or A- on the 1310 class then will it count more toward my resume than an A+ on the 1210 course. Also, one last question:Does the Comm School require the 1310-1320 sequence or will just one semester of 1310 fulfill for the admission requirements.</p>
<p>Hopefully it will work out with a little determination.</p>
<p>I think the comm school requires both Calc 1 and 2? Or that’s what my friends say.</p>
<p>Also, what does being Indian have to do with math?</p>
<p>Commerce requires MATH 1210 (Applied Calculus) only, however many students on the Comm school track take MATH 1220 (Applied Calculus II) because if they do not get into McIntire they major in Economics and both 1210 and 1220 are required prerequisites for an economics major.</p>
<p>You may take anything above the 1210 series of calculus and it will count or you may also take a Probability course. </p>
<p>I will not say getting a higher grade in the 1310 versus 1210 will give you a leg up on your admissions application. There are a lot of variables that they take into account. GPA definitely matters a great deal as does rigor, extra-curricular activities, etc. </p>
<p>You may want to attend a session for McIntire and get their perspective as to what they are looking for in a student during orientation.</p>
<p>The McIntire school apparently revamped their entire website within the past 36 hours, and although I thought there were 2 semesters of calculus required also, it appears that it’s just one.</p>
<p>Yash2011, if you go to a Mcintire info. session, stand your ground! Don’t be swayed from 1310! I’ve found comm school students/professors to be very convincing but in the end chose to pursue the more academic path, leaving the option of grad school (math, econ, stat, etc.) or business. If you are sure you want to do comm 1210 is safer, but if you have any doubt, then 1310 is safer.</p>
<p>Thanks guys, you really helped.</p>
<p>Plue00:The the style of teaching and the material taught in different countries is different. Generally Asian countries have math which is more advanced than that taught in the same grade in other countries. So, in Math, Asians are generally a year ahead when they graduate from HS than most others would be. Its mandatory for us to take topics like Calculus,3d geometry and advanced probability in High school which are optional in other countries, and hence are not taken by many people. Its nothing racist. Its just the structure of education curricula taught in different countries.</p>
<p>I had all of calc (1, 2, 3) and differential equations done when I got to UVA… Your country or race has nothing to do with anything. I am from the US.</p>
<p>-hazel</p>
<p>Thats what i said, it is optional for you guys but it is mandatory for us. i never said that you guys cannot do it.</p>
<p>That’s not true at all. In IB schools calculus is also required.</p>
<p>FWIW, competitive students to Va’s top publics (UVa, W&M, & VT) are all going to have at least Calc 1, with great exception. Just because it’s ‘optional’ for graduation doesn’t mean it’s not necessary to be competitive for the higher ranking schools. Don’t confuse the two.</p>