<p>I'm going to be a freshman next year, but I'm still confused about which math class to take. I took BC Calculus senior year, and I'm assuming I will get a 4. So, I'm not sure if I should take Math 31L or Math 32L (I still don't know the difference between the two) or should I take Math 102 (I'm an econ major, but I don't want a really hard class where I'm with a bunch of sophs or upperclassmen).</p>
<p>Don’t repeat the single variable calculus if you don’t have to. It is supposed to be hard and will also be boring for you. Math 102/103 have plenty of freshmen but I don’t recommend any of the calculus courses unless you are sure you want to take economics or math. Math 103 at least is very difficult and unnecessary for most majors. It is also unrelated to the prior classes so you won’t be missing out if you skip 31/32.</p>
<p>Math 31 is equivalent to Calc AB and Math 32 is equivalent to Calc BC. If you feel confident about Calc AB/BC stuff, then taking a higher math (multivariable) won’t hurt, and you definitely will not be a frosh with a bunch of sophs and uppers. Assuming math 102 is anything like math 103 in terms of student demographics, I’d say the majority of the class will be frosh.</p>
<p>Edit: I wouldn’t say 102/103 is unrelated to math 31/32. Multivariable is already a hard class, not having a good understanding of basic calculus will only make it harder. I also second the opinion that 102/103 should be avoided unless absolutely necessary for your course of study.</p>
<p>umm, if I’m doing a bio major, and I’ve already had calc BC (5 on ap test), what math class do you guys recommend? Do I really need math 103?</p>
<p>No, you probably don’t need math 103. Should probably avoid</p>
<p>Edit: according to the Bio department worksheet found here (<a href=“http://www.biology.duke.edu/undergrad/reqs/majorreqs2005.html)%5B/url%5D”>http://www.biology.duke.edu/undergrad/reqs/majorreqs2005.html)</a>, Math 32 (calc BC) is about the highest level of math you need.</p>
<p>Eh I don’t really think you need to be a star in single variable to take multivariable. I took 103 second semester freshman year and got a B+ (I actually had an A at midterm, but I slacked off a lot after that), and I hadn’t touched BC calc since junior year. The emphasis is more on multivariable concepts, and we never even did problems with integration techniques (trig sub, integration by parts, etc.) or series. As long as you know stuff like how to differentiate and integrate simple functions, you should be ok.</p>
<p>If you can place out of 31/32, I would do it. They aren’t either courses even if you’ve taken them before, and if you do find them easy you will just mess up the curve for kids who aren’t as talented at it :D. I’d take 102 if you’re set on econ.</p>
<p>Hey guys, since this topic was already up, I didn’t see the point of starting a new thread; can you guys give me some advice as to what math class to take? </p>
<p>I’ve already taken Calc BC in my junior year, and I got a 5 on my AP test. That means I get out of 31 and 32 right? What math should I take now? I’ve heard of all the horrors of math 103, so I’m hoping to avoid that. I have no idea what to take next though… help? </p>
<p>Oh, I’m gonna be a Bio major, pre-med track.</p>
<p>IIRC, for a bio major, math 32 (AP Calc BC) is the highest level of math you’ll need to graduate. In that case, I don’t think you will need to do any more math to satisfy any requirements.</p>
<p>What about the “Areas of knowledge” requirements for graduation? </p>
<p>“Quantitative Studies (QS)* 2 courses are required”
Quantitative Studies - Courses designated QS have as their main purpose instruction in a quantitative skill to achieve proficiency in mathematics, statistics, or computer science or the use of explicitly quantitative methodology.</p>
<p>Do I not need to take 2 math classes anyway?</p>
<p>you could take a statistics course, or a comp sci course. No need for a math course.</p>