<p>Would it be disadvantageous to take these two classes at the same time? Do any concepts from multivariable calculus carry over to linear algebra or will I be fine for the most part?</p>
<p>It shouldn’t be a problem, because if I recall correctly I took the two classes at the same time. From what I’ve seen, linear algebra can either be a cake walk, or a pain in the butt - and usually it starts really easy and then gets kinda hairy at the end. </p>
<p>Thankfully, the worst part about multivariable calculus is the beginning. By the time linear algebra starts to get annoying, you’ll probably be ok with your calc 3 stuff so it won’t hurt you that much. </p>
<p>Also, if I recall correctly, the concepts from linear algebra that carry into calc 3 aren’t that big a deal. If anything, it’ll only help.</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Much appreciated, decided to take both simultaneously.</p>
<p>I think those courses complement each other quite nicely. In fact, I took both those courses in the same semester and I think I did well in each course b/c I was taking both Calc 3 and Linear Algebra together.</p>
<p>To build onto this question, what do you guys think about calculus 3, linear algebra, and differential equations all in the same semester? I remember reading a thread on a physics forum recently where a bunch of people said they had done that. Is it overkill or do they compliment each other enough to make it not-so-bad?</p>
<p>Adding differential equations on top of that would be overkill in my view. Unless you happen to just excel at math, that’s a very ambitious workload to be taking on. It will be especially difficult come midterms and finals season. I would recommend separating differential equations out to a semester of its own. None of those classes are easy.</p>