<p>So I'm in this magnet program in my area that features two super high level math courses (Multivariable Calc or Multivariable Calc with Linear Algebra and Differential Equations). I'm interested in the calc with linear algebra and dif.eq. because I enjoy math and plan to go into engineering/graphics programming in the future.</p>
<p>So I was wondering whether or not I should just be fine with Multivariable Calc or go with the higher one, basically because I am taking BC Calc this year. In order for me to take it, I have to give up a 3-week vacation to Asia, or else I can't take the Summer program for me to join it.</p>
<p>FYI I'm generally an all A student in the top 10% of my school, so I am not worrying about struggling in the class.</p>
<p>Definitely go for Multivariable Calc with Linear Algebra.
In my school, they don’t offer only multivariable calc, only the combined course with linear algebra.
I am a freshman and I self-studied calc AB.
I am going to multivariable with linear algebra next year.
If you are in BC, you should be well prepared to take multivariable with linear algebra.</p>
<p>What are the schedules for the different classes? I’d be concerned about the Multivariable Calculus + Linear Algebra + Differential Equations class being more of a “survey of analysis” type of class that covers things you’d learn later anyways if you dedicated a term to the study of each of those three subjects.</p>
<p>If you’re going to keep doing math in college, the one that tries to cover all three in one class most likely won’t cover any of them enough, I don’t know how it could. I’d recommend multivariable calc, then you get your vacation, take linear algebra and diffyQ your freshman year of college and you’ll still be way ahead. It’s probably more likely to transfer to colleges as well, if it is basically a college class taught in high school</p>