chroni

I'm a rising freshman in college and will be attending UCLA in the fall. Should I take math 110 over the summer even though it's not required for engineering?

coolweather

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chroni

I mean I would definitely take the class because I like math, but if it really isn't going to help me in my major or reinforce my understanding of engineering, I shouldn't be wasting $1600 on taking it.

coolweather

That's what I mean. If you like math then go for it. It's not required for engineering. Be sure that you can do well in it. This is abstract algebra, not regular algebra. If you have not taken differential equations and linear algebra then don't do it. This is a tough math sequence for math majors.

chroni

oh wait, math 110 is actually linear algebra and i have taken math 54 (linear algebra nd diff eq)

coolweather

Yes, it deals with linear algebra but it's very abstract. Maybe you should think about math 100.

Look at the class description:

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/cours...bc/index.shtml

Sagert

is this thread in the right forum?

ucbalumnus

If you are interested in additional math, why not take it at UCLA during a normal quarter when you will be attending anyway, instead of paying extra to take it in a Berkeley summer session?

coolweather

Oops! I thought the OP was talking about UCLA catalog. Sorry for the confusion.

chroni

If I were to take this class, it would be ideal to do it during the summer, when I have a lot of time to study for the class. Sorry about the confusion: I am attending UCLA in the fall, but am asking about 110 at berkeley.

ucbalumnus

Assuming that you have completed all of the freshman and sophomore math courses needed for your engineering major, you effectively have slots for six quarters of additional free electives while you are at UCLA. You can certainly use some of them to take any additional math courses of interest -- you won't be taking any additional workload since the additional math course would substitute for a required math course that you have already completed.

chroni

could I just graduate earlier?

coolweather

Only some math classes can be used for engineering major electives.

http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergr...nt-information

http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/OASA/tba-documents/TBA.pdf

You can have math as a minor or double major.

Graduate earlier is not recommended. You can take more classes in special projects or in graduate school.