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Is UC Berkeley good for math?
UC Berkeley Math Rankings UC Berkeley was ranked #45 on College Factual’s most recent list of the best schools for math majors. This puts the bachelor’s program at the school solidly in the top 15\% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in California.
Is math 1B hard Berkeley?
Math 1B — Calculus (Continuation of 1A); B Avg. For those who don’t know, a “weeder” course possesses such ridiculous difficulty with the intention of making unsuspecting students drop the class. For many freshmen, this course might just kill your 4.0—you’ve been warned.
How can I become a great mathematician?
10 Things Every Good Mathematician Should Do:
- Look For Patterns.
- Draw a Picture, Diagram or Chart.
- Estimate.
- Ask Good Questions.
- Create a Plan.
- Take Your Time.
- Check Your Work.
- Explain Your Work.
What is the hardest major to get into Berkeley?
In engineering, EECS is well known for having difficult classes, even at the introductory levels like CS 61B and EE40 (and the like). The major is difficult because one is required to take classes from both electrical engineering and computer science, along with other engineering requirements.
Does UC Berkeley have a math major?
UC Berkeley’s Fall 2021 Plans for Instruction Announced. The Department of Mathematics offers an undergraduate major in Mathematics leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Is X11 equivalent to math 1A-B at UC Berkeley?
No, the Math Department has deemed UC Berkeley Extension’s X11 (Calculus 1) and X12 (Calculus 2) as not equivalent to Math 1A-B at UC Berkeley. Note: Math XB1A-XB1B offered through the Fall Program for Freshmen are equivalent to Math 1A-B and are accepted as prerequisites for the Math/Applied Math major.
Can I use a non-UC Berkeley course for a major?
In order for a non-UC Berkeley course to be used for the major it must be at least 4 quarter or 3 semester units, be accepted for units by the UC Berkeley admissions office, and be accepted by your assigned faculty advisor for the major requirement. (The faculty advisor’s approval should be in writing…
What if I take a math course at another university?
Courses taken at another 4-year institution or a community college outside of California need to be evaluated by the Math Department’s Course Equivalency advisor . Does taking X11-X12 through UC Berkeley Extension fulfill Math 1A-B at UC Berkeley?