<p>I've signed up for:</p>
<p>MATH 2310 -Calculus 3
MATH 3100 - Introductory Mathematical Probability
ECON 3110 - Mathematical Microeconomics
CS 1112 - Introduction to Programming</p>
<p>This is overall 14 credits, so I have one more class to choose. I'm looking to major in math and econ, and as a rising second year, I'm actually excited about a couple of the classes I'll be taking this coming fall. For my last class, I was thinking MATH 3351 - Elementary Linear Algebra, which would mean 3 math classes. I'm not really trying to hurt myself, but I think it would be interesting. Does anyone with experience in these math classes think this is a good idea or have any other advice?</p>
<p>It will be a lot of work. All three math classes you mention are mostly computational, with minimal proof writing in linear algebra. You may also want to consider taking basic real analysis, which is entirely proof-based.</p>
<p>Yea I didn’t want to really start a proof class until the spring, when I’d take diff eq. and basic real analysis. I figured the proof classes would take more time, and calculus shouldn’t be too bad, while rumor has it that elem. linear is pretty easy. That way it shouldn’t be a big struggle.</p>
<p>These are the kind of schedules we always tell first years to avoid on this forum… I know you’re not new to the college game, but why do you want to take 17 credits of basically all math? As a math major, I never took more than 2 math classes at a time. Know that CS1112 is a fantastic class and do not drop it for anything, but it is a bit of work (homework MWF). It’s not a bad schedule if you don’t add another class… Sure you don’t want a humanities class?</p>
<p>Thanks for that advice. And this semester I thought I’d try to do without humanities…actually for the rest of my time at UVA haha, but I since CS will consume more time, I’ll search for a lighter humanities course.</p>
<p>Linear isn’t particularly hard for a math course; assuming you’re decent at math adding it would definitely be doable. Doing so much of one subject at the same time can be kind of repetitive though; I’d recommend taking humanities/social science course for fun or to get rid of requirements. I’ve found psych courses to be particularly interesting, and they typically have low workloads.</p>
<p>I only took the 5000 level real analysis class so I don’t know for sure, but I’m guessing the 3000 level one would still be a lot more work than linear.</p>
<p>The 3000-level analysis class is typically regarded as the hardest of the 3000-level math classes; if you haven’t had much exposure to proofs, it will probably be the hardest for you, too. There isn’t necessarily a lot of “work”, but you will be spending a lot of time studying.</p>
<p>^ Lies, Survey of Algebra is the hardest 3000 level math class.</p>
<p>All depends on the teachers for the classes you are taking. If you have…</p>
<p>Gromoll for MATH 3100
Emerick or Chandra for MATH 2310
Kuhn for MATH 3351</p>
<p>You should be good to go with the math. Just be prepared for lots and lots of HW.</p>
<p>3110 is a very fun but rigorous class. I think Maxim Engers still teaches it; if you take the class, take it with him. As for the other two classes, be prepared for problem sets and make sure you take it with a good professor!</p>
<p>Oh yes, wahoo, Chandra is my favorite! I’ve heard great things about Gromoll but too late signing up unfortunately. Barboza, I do have Engers, and 3110 is the class that I look forward to the most. Many thanks for the help everyone, and you’ve helped me decide to pace myself and keep it at two math courses for another semester.</p>