[Marconis]

I'm a sophomore, and since I am pitiful at math I had to take the slow route in order to build up to Calc 1 (College algebra, precalc to here). I transferred schools after last semester, and I didn't realize but they allow Introductory Biometrics to fulfill math as an alternative to Calc 2. I hear horror stories about calculus in general (no matter what the level) and me being terrible at math myself makes matters worse. So, I am wondering, if I pass Calc 1 this semester, would it be more wise to go the biometrics route or just go into calc 2? What do you guys think?

Thanks

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Well, questions:

• What subjects do Calc 1 and 2 cover?
• What's your major? Is math important for it?
• Will you be taking any math-intensive courses in the future?

It's hard to tell which course is better for you without knowing your major and plans.

[Marconis]

Sorry, should have stated my major: biology. Calc 1 covers differentiation while Calc 2 is integration I believe. I don't think I'll be taking any math intensive courses in the future.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Hmm. A lot of biology actually uses math, to many peoples' surprise. Get your integration and differentiation down. They'll prove useful later on.