<p>I'm a computer science major who wants to take multivariable calculus. The two classes I can take are Math 120 (MV calc) and ENAS 151 (applied MV calc for engineers).</p>
<p>I want to take ENAS 151 because it's more applied, but I'm not sure whether that's a good idea. I'm assuming employers would look at my transcript and not know what ENAS 151 is. I might want to work in areas that are not related to computer science.</p>
<p>Take the regular Multivariate Calc. You don’t want to run the risk of the credit not counting if you decide to pursue a Masters in Engineering/Computer Science.</p>
<p>Of course, I’ve read that MV Calc is becoming less required among CS programs, so you might be able to get by without it. </p>
<p>I don’t think employers really look THAT closely at your transcript. If you have a degree in a certain field they will have pretty good idea of what you studied to get it.</p>
<p>In some schools, if you ever decide to take a junior/senior-level course in combinatorics or graph theory, the school “may” list Calculus III (usually called multivariable Calculus) as a prerequisite.</p>
<p>Having said that, as long as the “applied” course covers the same topics as the “regular” course and/or not attempting an “official” dual/double major with math…you should be OK.</p>
<p>Note: combinatorics and graph theory have MANY applications in computer science. Optimization/Operation Reserach does also and would definitely require Calculus III (MV Calculus) because some problems will require triple integrals to solve.</p>
<p>Employers probably won’t look that closely.</p>
<p>However, as others have said, check to see if other courses you may want to take accept one but not the other as a prerequisite. You may want to choose the one that leaves the most options open for future course selection.</p>