Maths to take next?

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<p>Hi I am a junior in high school right now taking Calc III at a local community college and next semester I will be taking Diff Eqs and Linear Algebra. Are there any suggestions on what class to take next? </p>

<p>Just as a background, I really enjoy maths and would like to pursue an undergrad degree/ grad degree in the future.</p>

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<p>Probably the only other relatively advanced math course available at some community colleges is discrete math.</p>

<p>You may have to look into enrolling at a four year school if you want to take additional more advanced math courses.</p>

<p>If a course on practice with formal mathematical proofs is offered, that may be of interest, since many more advanced math courses emphasize formal mathematical proofs.</p>

<p>Other options at a community college may be those where math is applied, or where related concepts are taught. For example:</p>

<ul>
<li>Calculus-based physics.</li>
<li>Calculus-based statistics (uncommon, may be statistics for engineers).</li>
<li>Computer science.</li>
<li>Philosophy logic courses.</li>
</ul>

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<p>Thanks, I was looking into four year schools and I was just wondering if I would have to pay for my classes.</p>

<p>For class I am taking at the moment, I do not have to pay for because I am not a college student yet.</p>

<p>So would this be applied in a four year school as well?</p>

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<p>It depends on the policies of the four year school, possibly arranged with your high school.</p>

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<p>You could also check out MOOCs. There are a number of math courses beyond linear algebra in this list of upcoming courses: <a href=“2600+ Mathematics Courses & Certifications [2023] | Learn Online for Free | Class Central”>https://www.class-central.com/subject/maths&lt;/a&gt;. The intro to proof-based math by Stanford might be of particular interest: <a href=“https://www.coursera.org/course/maththink”>https://www.coursera.org/course/maththink&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks so much for the input. </p>

<p>For these MOOC’s would I get college credit for it or is it to keep the mind going after taking the lower core classes?</p>

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<p>

No, at least not automatically.

If your community-college classes are free, university classes might be free as well. (I live in Ohio and our dual-enrollment classes are free because of a statewide program called PSEO, and a lot of four-year schools are involved in it as well as community colleges.) Check the websites of nearby four-year schools. </p>

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<p>The point of taking a proof-based math MOOC would be to help prepare your mind for proof-based college math major coursework, and help you determine if indeed this is the right path for you. You would not generally receive college credit for a MOOC, but this is something you could write about in a college essay.</p>