Is Taking Calculus Online a Good Idea for Future Careers?

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Taking an online course in Calculus, especially for beginners, is generally discouraged. The consensus highlights that while online courses may offer convenience and ease in passing, they often lack depth in teaching core concepts, which are crucial for future studies in fields like engineering and medicine. The discussion emphasizes that unless a student is exceptionally gifted in math, online formats may not provide the necessary understanding needed for success in advanced mathematics.
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Is this a good idea? I have never done an online course before. Does anyone have any experience with online courses? Pros and cons?

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If this is your first course in Calculus, I would strongly advise against this.
 
if u r seeking Your future career in engineering, medicine or related to math than never take calculus online. In my view calculus is the most important topic for further study in math and even it is one of the most interesting topic if u like math.
i guess math is not a choice for online class unless u just want to pass the class or u r really smart ( like Ramanujan)..

Pros:: needn't have to bang ur head.
easy just to pass the class.
cons:: u won't learn much
hard to understand the core concept
 
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