In particular, I really want to get into UPenn (Wharton) and was wondering what math classes I needed to take that would make sense. I’m currently a sophomore in Honors Pre-Calculus and I’m trying to plan my math classes for the next 2 years. The only higher math classes available are AP Statistics, AP Calc AB, Math 150 (a college course), Math 250 (a college course), and AP Calc BC might be offered for the first time next year. I was going to take AP Calc BC then Math 250 but my worry is, colleges will look at Math 250 and be confused as to what the course is. Should I take that route or should I go to AP Stats then AP Calc BC? Any help is appreciated
I would try to take AP Calc BC, and then take multi-variable calc, if that is available.
@Much2learn I would but it’s not available. The only other classes available are the ones I listed
What’s the course description?
We need a description of Math 150 and Math 250.
MATH 150 (COLLEGE CALCULUS ) (4191)
CALCULUS W/ITH ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY I
Semester course paired w/Math 151 GRADES 11-12
This course is a primary introduction to university-level calculus. The topics of study include analytic geometry, limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions. Emphasis is placed on calculus applications. Analytical reading and problem solving are required for success in this course. This course is intended for the transfer student planning to major in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, engineering, or economics.
MATH 151 (COLLEGE CALCULUS ) (4192)
CALCULUS W/ITH ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY II Semester course paired w/Math 150 GRADES 11-12 This is the second course in the calculus and analytic geometry sequence. This course covers more advanced topics in analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, infinite series, Taylor series, and parametric equations. This course also covers a general introduction to the theory and applications of power series, techniques of integration, and functions in polar coordinates, as it serves as a basis for multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as most upper division courses in mathematics and engineering. This course is intended for the transfer student planning to major in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, engineering or economics.
MATH 252 (COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATH) (4396) CALCULUS WITH ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY III Semester course paired w/ MATH 254 GRADES 12
The content of this course includes the algebra and geometry of 2 and 3 dimensional Euclidean vectors, limits, continuity, partial differentiation, extremes of vector-valued and multivariable functions, higher order derivatives, the chain rule, Lagrange’s theorem, multiple integrals, integrals over paths and surfaces, and integral theorems of vector analysis. This course is intended as a general introduction to the theory and applications of multivariable calculus. It is essential for most upper division courses in mathematics and forms part of the foundation for engineering and physics. It is intended for the transfer student planning to major in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, physical chemistry, operational research, or economics.
MATH 254 (COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATH ) (4397) INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA
Semester course paired w/ MATH 252 GRADES 12
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and applications of elementary linear algebra, and is the basis for most upper division courses in mathematics. The topics covered in this course include matrix algebra, Gaussian Elimination, systems of equations, determinants, Euclidean and general vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality and inner product spaces, bases of vector spaces, the change of basis theorem, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the rank and nullity of matrices and of linear transformations. This course is intended for the transfer student planning to major in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, operational research, economics, or other sciences.
@LordBendtner @Much2learn I also have a worry if colleges look at Math 150/250 if I choose to take it and be confused at to what it is and maybe kinda disregard it? Could that be the case in any circumstance?
Your description of math 252 is consistent with typical multivariables courses. Colleges will figure the course title out, that’s not a reason to not take the course.