<p>I’ve already got AP Calc AB credit for Calc 1
so I was thinking to take</p>
<p>1st semester: Linear Algebra + Calculus 2
2nd semester: Discrete Math + Statistics/Probability</p>
<p>Do you think it is okay, or is Linear Algebra and Calc 2 together too hard ? Is Linear Algebra easy? What about Discrete Math and Statistics/Probability?</p>
<p>You can absolutely take Calc 2 and Linear Algebra together. How hard linear algebra is depends on the flavor of the class: there’s matrix arithmetic-type linear algebra (easy), rigorous abstract linear algebra (hard) and a continuum of versions in between. </p>
<p>You can also take discrete math and statistics/probability together, but it might be rather boring because the two courses overlap quite a bit. In fact, I tested out of discrete math for my CS minor after I took stats/probability. (Discrete math covers a few other topics as well, but they are all very elementary and you might have already seen them, e.g. modular arithmetic and first-order logic.) </p>
<p>I will venture a guess that you are interested in computer science, since most CS programs emphasize discrete math and linear algebra over multivariable calculus. Do you know what areas of the subject you are the most interested in? If you are leaning towards one of the mathier specialties (graphics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, signal processing…), I would strongly encourage you to take Multivariable Calculus (sometimes called Calc 3) as well. The semester after Calc 2 and Linear Algebra would be the best time to take it because multivariable calculus builds up on concepts from both classes.</p>
<p>with just AB under your belt Calc 2 might give you a little problem, but Linear Algebra is much easier than Calc 2, in my opinion</p>
<p>It really depends on the linear algebra course. The one I grade covers, in addition to rigorous proof-based concepts, topics generally left to abstract algebra courses. As such, even the top students find it challenging.</p>
<p>You may, however, find your course to be much less challenging than this. I’d guess that a course with limited proofs would not be much harder than calc, while one with substantial proofs would be harder.</p>