NEW W.V.T Rusch Math Sequence

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<p>So the Viterbi Honors Program (EHP) has two new math courses for engineers. Instead of taking the typical 125/126 and then 245, students will be able to take these two courses. </p>

<p>I was set on enrolling in Calc III until I saw this email… I’m just wondering whether this new curriculum would be advantageous or not considering the fact that I already don’t have to take 125 and 126:</p>

<p>Heres the email:</p>

<p>Dear ___,</p>

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<p>I am writing to make you aware of a new opportunity that just became available to the students who are a part of the W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program. In coordination with the Math department, our faculty have developed a special two-course pilot math sequence that will begin this fall. The courses have been designed to provide a stimulating approach to higher-level mathematics that is substantially different from that found in high school calculus or first year college math courses. The first course (currently titled MATH A) offered this fall only covers series approximation methods, linear algebra, and systems of linear differential equations. The second course (currently titled MATH B) offered during the spring semester, covers integral calculus and more advanced methods for solving differential equations. Both courses will draw upon a broad range of engineering applications to illustrate the use of mathematical techniques for engineers. The pre-requisite for Math A is advanced placement credit for Calculus 1 (Math 125).</p>

<p>Students who successfully complete the two pilot mathematics courses (Math A in Fall, Math B in Spring), will not be required to enroll in Math 126 or Math 245, and in addition, students majoring in Electrical Engineering will not be required to take EE 241 (Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering). Currently both of these new classes are designated as Math 499 – Special Topics in Mathematics. This course designation typically applies to undergraduate courses that have not yet been assigned titles.</p>

<p>So, should I take it or not?</p>

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<p>Well, that’s neat that they’re doing that for the engineering honors students (too late for me). </p>

<p>It depends a bit also on if you would be required to take math 245 or ee 241. Also depends on if you really like math and would really appreciate and enjoy something more advanced.</p>

<p>Otherwise, I don’t have much to say. The only course I’ve taken that you mentioned above is math 226, which you would have to take regardless at some point.</p>