<p>I'm really struggling with Math 32A right now.
My prof said it's the hardest in the beginning (mostly because of the new concept of vector and 3D) and will get easier later on.</p>
<p>However, I have very little hope on doing well in this class. I have a feeling that the best I can do for this class will be a B (B+ if lucky) grade. This isn't even a major requirement for me (Econ major); the only reason why I'm taking this class is to take math-based econ class (econometrics, mathematical finance, etc.).</p>
<p>Major obstacle is that I have two other classes I'm taking, and my accounting class is taking so much time (Ravetch) plus I have so much pressure to get an A in the Econ course (required to get into BizEcon), I just can't devote enough time on math. And I'm afraid if I devote more time on math, my performance in the other two courses will have negative impact.</p>
<p>Of the three courses I'm taking, math is the least of my priority.</p>
<p>I have three options: Continue the class with letter-based grading, change to P/NP grading so I can "chill down" a bit, or drop.</p>
<p>I'm not considering dropping the class because then I'll only be taking two classes, plus I don't like the idea of not progressing to the next level. I'll have to complete math 32A eventually, I might as well finish off this quarter.</p>
<p>So I'm left with the remaining two options.</p>
<p>Good thing about P/NP is that I'll get credit for the class and will be able to advance to the next math course without it hindering my GPA (incase I barely pass the class). The bad thing is, I'm afraid it'll look bad on my transcript when I apply to graduate school (MBA/Law).</p>
<p>who are you taking 32a with? i am struggling in that class too and i am an astrophysics major. But i heard it might just be my professor who can't seem to explain anything right....</p>
<p>For those of you who had Ward before, can you tell me how his exams are like?
Are they very similar to the homework problems? Or does he give out problems where we have to do proof for certain formulas?</p>
<p>If they are mostly like problems where we have to apply formulas to solve, I think I'll be able to do handle it (since all i'll need to do is memorize the formula and apply it), but if there is any concept or proof problems... I'm gonna have a huge problem with the class.</p>
<p>dhl3, I thought only Math 31B is required to get into the econ majors. I am prospective econ major also, and I'm planning to stop at 31B, are you sure we have to take 32A?</p>
<p>I'm taking 32A because I plan to take math based econ courses in the future. Those courses require Math 32A, 32B, and 33A as prereqs (and some require up to 100 level math courses).</p>
<p>But yes, 31B is all that is required to get into the econ major. However, this will limit your future econ courses to theory-based courses only. If you want to take courses like econometrics and mathematical finance which are heavy on math, you might want to take more math courses like me. But if you detest math and are fine with pure economics, then 31B is all that is needed for you.</p>
<p>You don't need to take 32A to get into the major. Unless they changed the requirements within the last year, you only need up to 31B. I believe you needed to have 31B completed before you even transfered.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure all econ classes, no matter the amount of math involved, are all theory based. Econ 101 and 102 use a fair amount of math and its still heavy on the theory. But what is true is that you'll have more options open. I've taken three econ courses that had no math involved and were pure theory. The other three were math based but still filled with theory. You can't escape theory!</p>
<p>The only way to escape theory is to go towards accounting. Then once you get an internship somewhere, you'll realize that what you learned SOUNDED good and applicable, but it's still all theory!</p>
<p>well yeah but i heard MBA programs prefer candidates with good quantitative skill. I'm assuming the more math courses and math-based econ courses I take as undergrad, it'll be looked upon more favorably by the adcoms.</p>
<p>You should go to the Anderson school and ask them about that. You may be surprised by what you find out. No, seriously, I'd like to know too D:. Well it's pretty late for me to even bother going that route, but it would be nice to know :).</p>
<p>do you know where i can for counseling service in Anderson? I just searched through Anderson site but couldn't find anything. I want the kind of counseling where I get to sit down with counselor and talk over for 30 minutes or so about my pathway.</p>
<p>I'd prefer if you actually find a person with Anderson because some of the counseling is not that reliable. Like you don't get a feel if the person is right or not. </p>
<p>For economics, you can go to the second floor of bunch I believe. Once you get to the second floor (either stairs of elevators), just head right. Its either that floor or the 3rd floor. </p>
<p>For general counseling, you can go to the bottom level of Murphey Hall.</p>