For the umpteenth time MATH 155A VS. MATH 150A! Please answer!

saxesrule
Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:26:55 +0000

I have been hearing many inconsistencies in the threads that cover the Math classes so I thought I would make another one to clear the air. I have taken Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-cal, and Calculus in high school. The calculus class at my school covers a lot and is no joke. I feel like I’ve learned a lot in the class. I have heard that Math 150A has standardized/department-wide? tests and that 155A has the tests made out by the actual professors. As long as students with an average calculus background study/ go to office hours, and understand the content/homework problems do you think that the student can make good grades (an A) in 155A? How much faster does 155 go than 150? People say that these chemistry/calculus classes are “weed out” but does that just mean that the kids that were “weeded out” didn’t use their resources? Oh! And does anyone have any professor to reccomend? I’ve already used college confidential, but the more advice the better!

To sum up the mumbo-jumbo, should I take math 155 or math 150? Why? and any professor reccomendations? Thanks so much! :)