Retaking calc as a math major is a terrible idea - most large universities have proof-based maths courses specifically meant for math majors with prior calculus exposure, e.g. math 340 at UMD, 375 at UWisc, 295 at UMichigan, 2315 at UVA. He would be better off learning proofs than reviewing calculus and much better off reviewing calculus than retaking calculus. |
Intermediate econ is nice in that it doesn't really require introductory econ beyond the very basics. Think of how calc-based physics doesn't require algebra based/conceptual physics. For example, MIT's introductory microeconomics course is at the level of many intermediate courses despite not having any econ prerequisites |
which AP course and which "extras"? |
My kid is neither male nor considering large universities but thanks for your input. |
does your school require a 3, 4, or 5 for credit? |
is she graduating a semester early? If not, your not saving money |
For any class that builds knowledge, you should make very sure you know the material inside and out before using AP to place into a higher class.
I took my credits for English, history, govt, computer science bc I didn’t need further classes in those areas for my major. I didn’t take my calc credits (restarted at cal 1) because I needed several math classes for my degree and wasn’t confident in my abilities. I was a chem major and did take my chem 1 and 2 credits because I was very certain I knew the subject inside and out. |
Even if you can't graduate early, it means you can easily take a minor/double major or get most of your masters done in that extra 1.5 semesters of courses. |
You're getting more value for your money. |
Or obtain internships or a job or research that helps obtain a job after college or improve chances for grad school. I like savings too, but not the only measurement, at least as a direct one. |
UMD 340 is honors accelerated Calc 3. (It's part of a 2-semester sequence that replaces a 3 semester non honors sequence 240/241/246). Math 310 is Intro to Proof Math 410 is rigorous proof based abstract calculus (real analysis). Both 340/240, 341/242 and 310 are prereq for 410. |