As some of you know, my major is Asian History but I've always had a strong interest in Math and all sciences. 
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Well, last year, I lost just about all my faith in Math professors when I failed Math 101. What blew me off was that I already knew how to solve semi-difficult differentiation and integration problems before I headed to university. I got a B+ in Math 100 but failed 101. We covered differential equations in 3 lectures and the prof in her strong Eastern European accent told me to just memorize the chart and use them somehow. The textbook was crap and the midterm was filled with questions that made no sense. About 70% of so of my class failed. And this was not even an advanced Calculus course. Just a normal one for all Science majors. :Q
I still aced Physics 101/102, though. I asked so many questions in class that professors from both classes still recognize me and say "hi" when I see them around campus. Just trying to make a point that my lack of effort was not the only reason for failing Math.
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Any ways, I want to retake Math 101 and take some 200-level Physics courses next year as my elective.
Since I lost all my faith in Math professors, will you share your secrets on how you survived through your Math courses? This forum is filled with engineers and B.Sc.'s, so share your secrets, folks!
What are some good textbooks, study guides or references for various Calculus and college-level Math courses?
I plan to retake Calculus II (Integral Calculus and intro to diff. equations), Calculus III and some matrix algebra.
Thanks.
*** RANT - irrelevant to the thread ***
Well, last year, I lost just about all my faith in Math professors when I failed Math 101. What blew me off was that I already knew how to solve semi-difficult differentiation and integration problems before I headed to university. I got a B+ in Math 100 but failed 101. We covered differential equations in 3 lectures and the prof in her strong Eastern European accent told me to just memorize the chart and use them somehow. The textbook was crap and the midterm was filled with questions that made no sense.
About 70% of so of my class failed. And this was not even an advanced Calculus course. Just a normal one for all Science majors. :QI still aced Physics 101/102, though.
I asked so many questions in class that professors from both classes still recognize me and say "hi" when I see them around campus. Just trying to make a point that my lack of effort was not the only reason for failing Math.*** END RANT ***
Any ways, I want to retake Math 101 and take some 200-level Physics courses next year as my elective.
Since I lost all my faith in Math professors, will you share your secrets on how you survived through your Math courses? This forum is filled with engineers and B.Sc.'s, so share your secrets, folks!
What are some good textbooks, study guides or references for various Calculus and college-level Math courses?
I plan to retake Calculus II (Integral Calculus and intro to diff. equations), Calculus III and some matrix algebra.
Thanks.
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