<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>Basically, I am trying to decide whether to take Engineering Mult. Variable Calc or Linear Algebra. I am an incoming freshmen to CAS, interested in math/physics. Although I am in Arts, I think I might transfer into Engineering, just because I think it would be easier to get a job with a degree from that college. </p>
<p>So it boils down to this: should I take 1920, and then go to linear algebra, or starts with 2210 and just do the math sequence for Arts & Sciences? Also, does anyone know anything about 2230 as compared to 2210? Is it way harder than 2210?</p>
<p>BUMP. Furthermore, I am planning to sign up for PHYS 1112, and they recommend co-enrollment with 1920, so that I can take PHYS 2213 in the spring… So 1920 it is?</p>
<p>If you’ve taken some equivalent of calculus beyond pre-calc you’ll probably understand what’s going on in PHYS 1112 (that’s mechanics yes?) without 1920. I see that they recommend taking 1920 to prepare you for 2213 the next semester. In 2213 they will have derivations for electric fields and such which require an understanding of multivariable calc. 1920 covers waaay more than required for 2213 and as least in my year many people have taken 1920 along with 2213 no problem. </p>
<p>Also, you should consider 2940 instead of 2210 if you are planning on switching to CoE. 2940 is Lin Alg for Engineers and is required by most majors (or 2930 diffeq)</p>
<p>[Cornell</a> Engineering: Degree Requirements](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/academics/undergraduate/curriculum/requirements.cfm]Cornell”>Undergraduate Requirements for Cornell Engineers)</p>
<p>Also, the usual track for engineers is 1910, 1920, and then 2940/2930/both. If you’re looking for peer groups you might wanna consider that too</p>
<p>In summary, if you are planning to switch to CoE, make sure you have 1910 or equivalent, and then pick 1920 or 2940 based on your intended major.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply fallenmerc! I will take 1920 in the fall and then linear algebra 2940 in the spring. That keeps my options open for COE, and if I decide to stick with CAS, I can still use them to get into a math major.</p>