<p>I intend to major in engineering.</p>
<p>I took multivariable calc at my hs and diff eqns at a nearby university even though I haven't taken linear alg yet. I know that most universities require linear alg for my two math classes, so will Stanford force me to retake those two?</p>
<p>Thanks. I know it's my fault, but I really don't want to repeat diff eqns lol.</p>
<p>Math 51 covers linear algebra and partial differentiation, Math 52 covers multiple and vector integrals, and Math 53 covers differential equations with linear algebra. You might be able to count your university course in differential equations toward the Math 53 requirement, but I wouldn't count on that for the high school course. I would get in touch with the Math Department to see what their suggestions are. It's possible that they would allow you to take a linear algebra course such as 103 in place of the 51/52/53 series.</p>
<p>im_blue pretty much covers it. Another option would be to take courses from the 50H series, but these are extremely theoretical and intended for math majors; they don't really teach the applied side of things much. They're also very difficult--feel free to show up at the first few lectures. By the time the first problem set comes out, 2/3 of the class will have dropped, so you don't need to be ashamed if you're one of them.</p>
<p>I'd talk to your advisor about it during orientation, at least if your advisor is a math or engineering prof. If not, get in touch with someone from one of those departments (probably the math department) and ask what you should do.</p>