<p>my major is electrical engineering (w. computer option)
so i have to take differential equation, linear algebra, and calculus 3 (honors cal 3)
what do you recommend taking first? i am good at math and got 5 on Cal BC (so skipping cal 1 and 2) i like derivative, integral, series, and almost everything cal 2 covers. </p>
<h2>by the way, i think i cant take cal 3 this semester due to schedule conflict.</h2>
<p>and one additional question. what did you take for fine art requirement? i am thinking between honors music or theatre. which one is easier to get a A? i cannot invest my time for fine art due to elec. courses and physics</p>
<p>Cant help you with math questions… But several people recommended Intro to Architecture to my son for his fine arts requirement and it was great advice. He also had a full semester of math and physics and was thankful for an easy art appeciation class.</p>
<p>though not dependent upon each other, would definitely take Calc 3 first (especially if Honors). agree with the other poster about determining if you REALLY want to skip Calc 2. My daughter, who will be a senior in Engineering this year ( and who has always made A’s in all her math classes) took Diff EQ first, then Linear Algebra (tho some people take them at the same time, her schedule would not permit it). Be aware that there are GREAT differences between teachers – and that math teachers are rarelyyyy posted until a week or so before classes start. She did have a T.A. she dropped for a class, as his teaching style was horrible (most of the class did drop; and he in fact had to change grades at the end of the semester due to complaints to the COSAM Dean; however, that is the only time I have ever heard of that happening). She too, took Architecture as her fine art; however, it was during a no longer offered European Odyssey Study Abroad summer program. I can only go by what several of her friends said about music appreciation – to stay away, as you have to attend concerts, etc. In addition, if you are in the Honors College, you will need to attend 4-6 functions and write summaries on them as part of your Freshman Exploration course (as well as Honors Forums for Soph, Jr., Sr. if you take them). Just be aware that you can NOT double dip and use the same events for both classes. I know they now check on that, so if time is an issue (and as an engineering student, I am sure it will be), you may want to steer clear of music appreciation.</p>
<p>I took Honors Freshman Exploration in Fall 2012. The main things we did in the class were an interest inventory career assessment, listen to talks from representatives from different areas on campus (i.e. Campus Rec, Career Center, Student Services, etc.), and make sure we attended every class. We had to do an “Assignment Bank” assignment where we could either go to a consul general talk, attend O-Days, view two out of three films during a presidential film series, or complete a resume writing assignment. No matter which we picked, we had to write a short report about it. We also had to attend at least one film during the semester that was shown about the Common Book. A write-up was not required, but we had to report in to our teacher that we were there. Lastly, during class, we got together in groups and talked about an assigned question (or two) relating to the Common Book (SO READ IT!). I hope this helps in regards to Honors Freshman Exploration. All in all, it’s a very easy class to get the satisfactory for.</p>
<p>I’ve also heard good things about Intro to Theatre with Charles Baumgardner. Either Intro to Theatre or Intro to Architecture are probably your best fine arts options. Don’t forget those usually have Honors college versions offered too (not sure about the Architecture but definitely Theatre). Hope I’ve helped. I can’t help much with the linear vs diff vs cal 3. Although, I have heard friends say Cal 3 is nothing compared to Cal 2. That being said, it doesn’t mean having the summer semester off won’t possibly make you forget some of the items you learned in Cal 2. Good luck!</p>
<p>calc 3 and then Diff Equations, although you could get a waiver and take Diff Equations first if you have schedule conflicts. My S did that during the summer session.</p>