<p>General Institute Requirements
2 semesters physics (mechanics and E&M)
2 semesters calculus (single and multivariable)
1 semester chemistry
1 semester biology
2 semesters [url=<a href=“http://web.mit.edu/catalogue/overv.chap3-gir.shtml#restr]REST[/url”>http://web.mit.edu/catalogue/overv.chap3-gir.shtml#restr]REST[/url</a>] (restricted electives in science and technology)
1 semester lab
8 semesters HASS (humanities, arts, and social sciences)</p>
<p>For calc AB, you’re actually sort of required to re-take calc:
So you could choose to start in 18.01 (single-variable) or go to 18.01A, which would offer a 6-week review of single-variable before going on to multivariable. If you’re planning to major in engineering, I’d advise taking 18.01A, since you’d be finished with 18.02 (multivariable) by the end of IAP and able to take 18.03 (diff eq) spring term.</p>