<p>I would reccomend looking into Linear Algebra also... I personally took Multivariable Calculus after BC Calc, but because Caltech's course sequence seems a bit different from the norm, I need to place out of Linear Algebra before Multivariable. Still, Caltech is rare in this regard, so Multivariable might be the best option. And you may still decide to not try to place out of anything anyways, so its hard to make a bad choice.</p>
<p>Many states offer programs known as Post Secondary Enrollment Option Plans. These permit high school students to take college courses as dual-enrollment courses. Often the courses are free for high school students. The state picks up the tuition fees. Some states allow PSEOP students to enroll in either public or private colleges. Check with your high school to see if this option is available. </p>
<p>If your state does not pay the tuition, or offers tuition reimbursement only to a limited number of students, as does my state, don't despair. Private colleges near me offer substantially reduced rates to PSEOP students who have to pay the tuition themselves.</p>
<p>Where do you live, asdjkl? Maybe someone here will be familiar with the programs in your area.</p>
<p>CA silicon valley.</p>
<p>the local college at my place offers calc 1, calc 2,calc 3. which one should i take? i have taken the Calc AB course at my high school, and self studied BC.</p>
<p>calc 3 would be most likely multivariable I would look into taking that</p>
<p>Youknowme - ask the college. They may even have a placement exam. Many do.</p>
<p>Where exactly in "Silicon Valley" are you located?</p>
<p>Foothill College in Los Altos offers courses in mutivariable, linear algebra, differential equations, discrete math.</p>
<p>DeAnza College in Cupertino offers courses in mutivariable, linear algebra, differential equations.</p>
<p>Evergreen Valley College in San Jose offers courses in courses in mutivariable, differential equations.</p>
<p>West Valley College in Saratoga offers courses in mutivariable, linear algebra, differential equations, discrete math, finite math.</p>
<p>I would love to take multivariable at Foothill, but Im pretty sure that htey dont offer it. Let me look into that again, I must be mistaken. </p>
<p>thanks a lot for the help guys.</p>
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I searched their</a> class schedule for Summer 2006 under Mathematics, for example, and I got two classes that together sound like what's covered in a usual multi-variable calculus class.
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MATH 1C CALCULUS 5 Units
Introduction to functions of more than one variable, including vectors, partial differentiation, the gradient, contour diagrams and optimization. Additional topics include infinite series, convergence, Taylor and Fourier series.
Five hours lecture, one hour terminal time.
Prerequisite: MATH 1B.
0701 MATH-001C-01 LEC 10:30AM-12:50 MTWTh FRANCISCO 5402
MATH-001C-01: TI-83 or TI-83 plus Graphing Calculator required.</p>
<p>MATH 1D CALCULUS 5 Units
Introduction to integration of functions of more than one variable, including double, triple, flux and line integrals. Additional topics include polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, parameterization, vector fields, path-independence, divergence and curl.
Five hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisite: MATH 1C.
0702 MATH-001D-01 LEC 10:30AM-12:50 MTWTh ENGLISH 3402
MATH-001D-01: TI-83 or TI-83 plus Graphing Calculator required.
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<p>When I was in high school, I took multi-variable calculus and linear algebra at UC Berkeley; I don't know if that's too far for you and it's a little expensive.</p>
<p>Also looking at that schedule, it appears that Math 1A and Math 1B correspond to Calc BC. </p>
<p>I personally took an analysis class at uchicago after Calc BC, but I suppose that doesn't really help you.</p>