Can Self-Taught Math Boost My BS in Math Preparation?

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The discussion centers on a community college student preparing to transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. With general education requirements completed, the student is concerned about taking only two courses next semester: pre-calculus and either statistics or computer science. They seek advice on advanced math topics to self-study to enhance their skills and ensure they are not falling behind. Recommendations include studying a specific math book that aligns well with their future studies and reading Richard Courant's "What is Mathematics?" for foundational insights, even if some material may be challenging. This approach aims to provide a solid groundwork for their upcoming math courses.
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I'm currently attending cc planning to transfer for a BS in math. However, due to poor planning, all my general ed is finished, but I still need a lot of math. Next semester, I'll be taking pre-cal and either stat or comp sci. With such a light course load, is there any more advanced math I should start teaching myself? Or anything else I should start working on to give myself a leg up in future classes? Kind feels like I'll be slacking off only taking two classes.
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stevema said:
I'm currently attending cc planning to transfer for a BS in math. However, due to poor planning, all my general ed is finished, but I still need a lot of math. Next semester, I'll be taking pre-cal and either stat or comp sci. With such a light course load, is there any more advanced math I should start teaching myself? Or anything else I should start working on to give myself a leg up in future classes? Kind feels like I'll be slacking off only taking two classes.
Thanks.
Learning this book along with pre-calc would be useful to a future math degree.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387967877/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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Thanks, seems perfect for me.
 
Also, I would recommend you read the famous book by Richard Courant "What is Mathematics?" Even if you don't understand everything or can't solve any of the problems, I think the insight provided just by being exposed to the material would be beneficial to any future math major.
 
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