M408S or M408C

smallkid9
Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:59:45 +0000

Credentials: peer advisor for CNS freshmen during 3 years of orientation

Here is a number list of my thoughts:

1. UGS registration was a giant luck of the draw. Many UGS classes closed within minutes. Since you already have UGS registered, I would keep it. However, many freshman have completed UGS in the Spring.

2. Assuming you’re taking Calculus in the fall, 408C sounds reasonable due to your belief it has content you have already learned and that you already looked at the syllabus. I’ve had AP BC friends whom told me that the pacing was similar for a month or two in 408C.

3. Yes, 408S is slower pace and will go much more in-depth in proofs of integrals. If you are to believe making an higher grade in 408S than 408C will be more likely, then go for it. Some freshmen I’ve talked to held the belief a slower pace Calculus course would lead to more time spent on other subjects they would have difficulty in (ex: i’m better at math than biology).

4. Overall, my stance is keep UGS and take 408C. Though, I have heard of freshmen claiming credit for calculus and having no math class their fall semester then taking another math class in the Spring semester.