<p>I'm a rising senior, and I want to major in physics. Though I've completed Calculus BC and expect to continue on the calculus pathway, I can't take Multivariable Calculus without messing up my schedule. I've been slated for Statistics, as it allows me to take my other classes without conflict. I do, however, have the option of taking Discrete Math, which would do less damage to my schedule than Multivariable.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions?</p>
<p>Mv calc is necessary for physics, discrete math isn’t necessary for physics.</p>
<p>I take it that “rising senior” means entering 12th grade. You can start freshman year of college with MV Calc (also called Calc III). Discrete math at the high-school/AP level won’t net you much and plus discrete math is more for computer science and computer engineering majors.</p>
<p>Discrete math is mainly for computer science, although some (not all) college math departments use that course as a “teach prospective math majors how to do mathematical proofs” course.</p>
<p>Would the multivariable calculus, discrete math, and/or statistics courses be college courses?</p>
<p>No, these would all be courses offered by my high school.</p>
<p>What about statistics? Would that be useful?</p>
<p>Oh, then take discrete math. Why? To broaden your mathematical mojo. Why is that important? BECAUSE I SAID SO.</p>