u/Defiant_Cut_1398

Advice for which math courses to prioritize

Looking for advice on if I need to take Real Analysis (I was planning to take it this upcoming the fall, but the professors who teach it are known GPA-tankers, one of them in particular fails nearly 50% of their class). Advice I've been given from folks at my institution is that it is better to not have Real Analysis, than to have it with below an A-. Other options for math sequences would be Abstract Algebra or Numerical Analysis (doing a double math/econ BA. I do have a couple of blemishes on my intermediate econ core classes, so I'm planning to take first year grad micro in the fall as well, and I don't want to risk lower than an A- there.).

I am currently in an Intro to Analysis course and am relatively confident I will get an A in the course. My professors here have assured me that the Intro to Analysis course is basically good enough for PhD applications, whereas the Real Analysis series itself is not super important anymore (I am planning to throw my hat in the ring this upcoming cycle and then also for predoc/RA positions and see what sticks).
Would it be ok to skip Real Analysis in this case? Primarily considering Abstract Algebra or Numerical analysis to sub in for Real Analysis, and I was already considering Combinatorial Analysis as well. I'm happy to list out my past/planned math courses outside of these if that is helpful.

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u/Defiant_Cut_1398 — 2 days ago

Real Analysis (math 118A) in fall. Choosing between Hung Chiang, Amalendu Krishna, and Michael Gulas

Does anyone who's taken 118A or any other upper div math class with these profs have any advice on who to choose? or experience with any of these profs? Options look a little dismal based on past upper div math curves and rate my professor reviews.

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u/Defiant_Cut_1398 — 10 days ago