Diff. EQ. and Vector Analysis at the same time?

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<p>Thinking about doing this. I've already taken Linear Algebra and Cal. III. Diff. EQ. and Vector Analysis will probably be the only two courses I take in the fall. I MIGHT take the stupid only Writing Intensive core I need, but I can do whatever class that is at almost any time.</p>

<p>So, what do you think?</p>

<p>MATH 3331: Differential Equations
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MATH 2433 and MATH 2331 (formerly 2431). Systems of ordinary differential equations; existence, uniqueness and stability of solutions; initial value problems; bifurcation theory; Jordan form; higher order equations; Laplace transforms. Computer assignments are required.</p>

<p>MATH 3335: Vector Analysis
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: MATH 2433 or approval of department chair. Algebra and calculus of vectors, vector differential operators, Green's and Stokes' theorems, curvilinear coordinates, tensors.</p>

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<p>It all depends on you, diffeq isn’t really hard at all and vector is a bit like multi but with more linalg.</p>

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<p>My son took both of them at the same time and did just fine.</p>

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<p>I’m taking both of them at the same time right now. Our diff eqs. professor is a very demanding guy and he goes through every bit of the theory. I would only take them if I absolutely had to. They are both very time consuming classes, but if you think you will have enough time to spend on both those courses, then go ahead.</p>

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<p>Well, these will probably be the only two courses I take and I work 20 hours per week.</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>The only two courses you take in the fall? Seriously?</p>

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<p>Seriously. I’m a part-timer.</p>

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<p>You should be more than fine with those two classes then.</p>

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<p>Yeah I would take them if they were the only 2 I was taking.</p>

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<p>It depends on the difficulty of the courses at your college and the professors teaching them, but probably you’ll be fine. Diff Eq a lot of the time is a cookbook math course and shouldn’t be too difficult if you are somewhat fluent with mathematics.</p>

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<p>Okay, guys, here’s another question. I only have two non-science courses to take. The rest is advanced math and physics courses. If possible, should I knock out the last two non-science courses and take Diff. Eq., too? I work 20 hours per week.</p>

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<p>Forget that. I can’t edit my stupid posts here. :rolleyes:</p>

<p>What about these two math courses and an additional non-science course? Would that be pushing it?</p>

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<p>If it doesn’t involve many extensive research papers, then you should be fine.</p>