Math 32A and Math 33A

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Originally, I was planning on taking Math 32A this coming Winter 2014 quarter. However, spots filled up much more quickly than I expected them too, and now I'm stuck with taking the 11:00 section. However, doing so produces an enormous amount of schedule issues and what not, so I looked into alternatives. I found that Math 33A doesn't actually require the Math 32 series, and having taken Math 31B, I can technically take Math 33A. I'd like to know whether you think this is a feasible option for me. Math 33A would be much (MUCH) easier on my schedule. (my alternative is 6 straight hours of classes between Physics, Computer Science, and Math. Not particularly appealing) Is Linear Algebra doable without having done any multivariable calculus? Thanks for your help!</p>

<p>By the way, I'm a first year Computer Science major.</p>

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<p>33A is technically requires no knowledge from multi-variable calculus. however in taking 33A is no joke and its harder than 32A/B.</p>

<p>You will mostly deal with matrices, and you start digging a little deeper into lite-proofs.</p>

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<p>If it makes you feel better, I took Math 32A and Math 33A at the same time my first year and subsequently 32B and 33B. 33A makes no mention of 32A, except for the notion of “vectors,” and although it’s not too abstract, they aren’t necessarily the same thing. In any case, If you put in the time, you’ll be fine.</p>