<p>My senior year I took BC calculus but had a really bad experience and basically came out of it with a very poor grasp of the concepts. I did somehow, however, manage a 5 on the BC exam(I really have no idea how). I absolutely hate math and it has always been my weakest subject so I think I want to take the 13000s sequence and basically relearn calculus. However, having taken BC in high school, as bad an experience as it was, will the 13000s be the right sequence? I really am only taking calculus because it is a major requirement for biology and have no interest in learning any of the theoretical stuff that is presented in the higher sequences.</p>
<p>No, just take 152-153. You’ll do fine. If you really want to, you can take 151-152-153, but you’ll think it’s easier than expected.</p>
<p>If you got a 5 on the BC exam, you’ll be really bored in the 130s. I don’t think you’ll have to take any calculus here—your AP score will grant you credit for 151/152, and then you’ll take the quantitative modeling course for bio majors in the spring, which is meant to be a replacement for 133/153/163.</p>
<p>unless things have changed, everyone takes a math placement exam. Use those results as your guide.</p>
<p>newmassdad, it has changed a little but, but everyone still can take a math placement exam. Basically, the math dept. has moved the math placement exam online, which the *calculus placement exam * is still held on campus. I believe you have to take one of the two, and of course can take both if you desire. Not sure on the options though.</p>
<p>friedmanfreak, everyone does take the math placement exam online. The calculus test on campus is optional.</p>