<p>Ok, thanks for all your input.</p>
<p>I took AP Calc AB in 10th grade. Since then I have had reinforcement in junior year Single Variable Calc (which includes Calc II and a little III). Additionally, we do quite a bit of Mathematica in Linear Algebra although not as much as our Multivariable class does.</p>
<p>I know its going to be hard to transition from Mathematica to MATLAB but I think I'm going to skip Calc 1 anyway based on what you guys are saying.</p>
<p>For whatever it's worth, my S took AP Calc AB in HS & also took AP Physics B & C & AP Econ & AP CompSci A & AB & got 5s in all. He didn't want to or get exempted out of any of the classes & is enjoying a comfortable transition from his ubercompetitive HS to USC engineering. Many of his friends are similarly situated and have also chosen to retake all their HS courses for a solid foundation. S is amused that some of his textbooks are identical to those he used in HS, including his Econ book!
We have no complaints.</p>
<p>I'm a bit surprised that you would use Mathematica for a Linear Algebra class...Matlab is the traditional tool for matrix calculation and such. It might have to do with Mathematica being a lot cheaper, dunno.</p>
<p>If you've used one, using the other shouldn't be very much effort, especially if you know how to program also.</p>
<p>I know you explained it before, HIMom, but I'm still puzzled about the econ stuff - seems odd for an engineering major (especially since we all need to take upper-div econ later) but I guess the advisors know what they're doing :)</p>
<p>Honestly, I don't get it either, but assume the advisors know what they're doing in helping the kids choose their courses wisely. He hasn't complained, tho I did ask him about trying a more advanced Econ class (he enjoyed AP Macro & Micro & found them both very easy in HS). Oh well!</p>