Calculus

My first class at UPEI, and the only one that I wanted that was still open by the time I got my student number, is calculus (Math 151). In order to stay in Math 151 you need to pass an assessment test (based on high school math) or have taken Math 001. I have not taken Math 001. I have to take an assessment test this afternoon. High school math was a long time ago….

Now I was good at math in high school and the material I have been studying is coming back to me, my problem is a lot of the formulas and rules that you should memorize (sin/cos/tan formulas etc..) I had completely forgotten. I need 60% or higher to stay in the class, if I fail this afternoon I have another shot next week, but that is it.

If I DO pass and get to stay in, I am going to have to keep studying pre-calculus math just to get my basic math up to snuff for tests and assignments.

What have I got myself into?