Should I take Trig?

[BlamoHammer]

This was my first semester back to school in over 5 years and so in order to review, I took Intermediate Algebra, a lower level math course than my assessment tests qualified me for. Well with one test to go I am holding a 97% in the course and have had no problem with any of the material.

Before I can transfer out of here, I have 9 more math courses to take and so I am looking for a way to get as much out of the way as fast as possible.

Should I continue along the school recommended path and take Math-121 (Trigonometry) or just skip to Pre-Calulus (which my test scores qualified me for)? I took Trig in high school but it was so long ago that I dont remember much...

 

[So]

What kind of sorry excuse for a school is this? Intermediate algebra? Where are the multiple integrals, boy!

 

[misle]

The only trig I remember is Sin/Cos/Tan manipulation and pythagorean's theorem. And I've had calc thru calc III and differential equations.

Skip to Pre-Calc. The book will cover anything you're unsure about.

 

[BlamoHammer]

Originally posted by: misle
The only trig I remember is Sin/Cos/Tan manipulation and pythagorean's theorem. And I've had calc thru calc III and differential equations.

Skip to Pre-Calc. The book will cover anything you're unsure about.

Thanks that's what I figured. This saves me like two semesters before I can transfer.

If all else fails, I'll have my cousin's mind-numbingly hot Civil Engineer wife tutor me on what I need to know..

 

[dullard]

Most calculus classes will use some trig functions, but it won't need ANY of the details that a trig class will cover. All you have to know is what sin, cosine, and tan are and how their graphs look. If you can remember that much, then you don't need to retake trig (or look it up online for an hour).