I'm interested in physics.phinds said:Probably depends on the school and what your major will be. If you are majoring in history then yeah you could probably skip it.
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 and College Algebra is a low level math class that people take in middle and high-school.I like Serena said:I do not know what the contents of algebra 1 and algebra 2, or even College Algebra is.
Can you clarify?
I do expect that they will be leading up to more advanced abstract algebra (groups, rings, fields, permutations, modular arithmetic).
For physics I believe you will need a sufficient understanding of abstract algebra.
Apple_Mango said:Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 and College Algebra is a low level math class that people take in middle and high-school.
DS2C said:Might also mention that you could always do a self "refresher" if you find you don't know something when you get into whatever you skip into. Could save you time and money in not taking the class if you know most of the material anyways. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer here as everyone is different.
Apple_Mango said:Here is what College Algebra is describe at my College description
72 hours lecture per term. This course is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. The topics to be covered include review of the fundamentals of algebra, relations, functions, solutions of first- and second-degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, binomial theorem, mathematical induction, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry and conic sections, geometric and arithmetic sequences and series, and miscellaneous topics. Graphing calculators will be incorporated. This course may be taken prior to or concurrently with MATH 142 F. Both MATH 141 F or MATH 141HF and MATH 142 F are required for enrollment in MATH 151 F. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation; MATH 141 F and MATH 129 F; maximum combined credit, one course) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
I like Serena said:And are you already familiar with those?
Looks like most of them will return in courses like Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Analysis.
For the record, these topics are not touching Abstract Algebra.
Apple_Mango said:No, I'm just taking Algebra 1 which is a class that middle-schoolers take.
Apple_Mango said:My college just makes people take placement test if one wants to skip math courses.
College Algebra and Algebra 2 are NOT the same course. College Algebra is more advanced, more thorough, and you may think of it like it could be called, "Algebra 3". You might not actually need College Algebra for prerequistie to Calculus 1, BUT IT HELPS. The reason for having the Pre-Calculus course combining College Algebra And Trigonometry is to prepare students who intend to enroll in Calculus 1, so that their algebra skills are more developed and so they have a good idea how Trigonometry works.Apple_Mango said:I heard College Algebra is just a review of Algebra 2 but goes in depth more.
I was wondering if it's possible to skip College Algebra if a person has an A in Alg 1 and Alg 2?
GOOD!DS2C said:Yes that's what I am saying as well. Both the classes together comprise Pre Calculus. Which is something that sends a red flag of importance to me. This is just my view on it, but taking all courses labeled as Pre Calculus before taking Calculus are courses youll definitely find me in.
symbolipoint said:College Algebra and Algebra 2 are NOT the same course. College Algebra is more advanced, more thorough, and you may think of it like it could be called, "Algebra 3". You might not actually need College Algebra for prerequistie to Calculus 1, BUT IT HELPS. The reason for having the Pre-Calculus course combining College Algebra And Trigonometry is to prepare students who intend to enroll in Calculus 1, so that their algebra skills are more developed and so they have a good idea how Trigonometry works.
Apple_Mango said:I am not in high-school. I am 23 years old interested in college. I could see your viewpoint how you are skeptical of high-school grades given that high-school isn't rigorous as college. For instance, many students pass Algebra one but have to retake the math again in college.
I'm just starting Alg 1. I was asking this question for future references.Dr. Courtney said:Try completing the ALEKS precalc pie. ALEKS does not know or care your age. If you can't do the algebra required of ALEKS precalc, you are not ready for calculus.
Your path will be, then after finishing Algebra 1: Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus; and then Calculus 1. Sequence might be different, like Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1. Either sequence can be good. One should not worry that Pre-Calculus also contain Trigonometry because the review will only be good to do.Apple_Mango said:I'm just starting Alg 1. I was asking this question for future references.
My school doesn't offer classes titled pre-calculus. The two courses at my college are trig and college algebra which is suppose to be the pre-calculus courses.symbolipoint said:Your path will be, then after finishing Algebra 1: Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus; and then Calculus 1. Sequence might be different, like Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1. Either sequence can be good. One should not worry that Pre-Calculus also contain Trigonometry because the review will only be good to do.
If that is the case at your school, then those are the courses you should study.Apple_Mango said:My school doesn't offer classes titled pre-calculus. The two courses at my college are trig and college algebra which is suppose to be the pre-calculus courses.