<p>So I'm starting to think about what I want to take next semester, and I'm also thinking about majoring in architecture, which requires that I take calculus. I took Calc BC in high school and got a 4 on the AP test, so apparently that only gets me out of Math16A but not 16B. :( I don't like math, and I'd like to get it all over with as quickly and painlessly as possible... but would 16B be hard for me, considering I haven't taken 16A and that I've probably forgotten a lot of calc already? The two profs are Scanlon and Harrington, and are they relatively easy/which one is the better of the two? Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it.</p>
<p>from what i hear, math16b is a b**tch. Im not in architecture, but L&S allows you to skip it if you have a 3 or something in BC. I only know of engineering that demands a 5. Check to make sure if you havent already. But definitely it will be difficult if you have forgotten a lot of calc.</p>
<p>Can you link to somewhere saying a 3 on BC gets you out of 16B? I was under the impression that no matter what college only a 5 on the BC test gets you out of 1B/16B.</p>
<p>And I haven't taken either profs, but I hear Harrington is hard and Scanlon is ok. Both aren't that great of teachers. And all the girls say Scanlon is hot. So I guess the edge goes to Scanlon.</p>
<p>can't be nearly as bad as 1b, can it?</p>
<p>I'm a community college transfer student that took Math 16B over the summer here at Cal. Calculus always scared me away, but honestly, after taking this class, I've come to embrace Calculus. Maybe it was because I had a really good teacher, but I didn't find the subject too difficult. The only setback you have that might make it difficult is that you say you haven't taken Calculus in a while, and you really need those fundamental skills (finding first and second derivatives, knowing log rules, exponential rules, etc.) to do well in Math 16B.</p>
<p>nah, 16 b is easy as hell. Basically, it's a watered down version of 1b with less depth covered and more applications to real world. If you had high school calculus, it should be chill so don't worry about it.</p>
<p>Hmm okay... I think I'll probably just take it then. What I'm most concerned about though is whether or not the course will do enough review at least in the beginning for me to at least remember some of that high school calculus...</p>
<p>most likely not. When I took 16b in spring, the professor just jumped right into the material, started with partial derivatives and went from there. If you are not confident with 16a stuff, just buy a Cliffsnote or Sparknotes and read up on them before classes start.</p>
<p>Math 16b is easy. It's definitely easier than the AP Calculus BC exam.</p>
<p>Which teacher is easier: Harrington or Scanlon? Anyone have an oponion?</p>