<p>Differential Eq, Vector Calc, Linear Algebra respectively. Since I already fulfilled the Math 20C requirement, I can take any of these three courses. The problem is, I don't know which to choose. Does it matter? </p>
<p>Is Linear Algebra that much harder than the other two since it's later in the series? I've heard it was a hard class, but at the same time, I see that a lot of freshmen are taking this course as well. Any suggestions? </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Take 20F first, the linear algebra class, then take 20D, diff. eqns. 20F will help you understand a good portion of 20D, instead of integer matrix it uses equations in matrix, and the theory is way easier to understand once youve taken linear algebra. Then id suggest taking 20E</p>
<p>20F –> 20D –> 20E</p>
<p>Agreed with BlueSkyPinkCloud</p>
<p>That 20FDE transition is the easiest</p>
<p>Thanks! I decided to enroll in 20F.</p>
<p>um… i actually have taken all 3 and the order should be E - F - D. 20E is vector calc and assuming you took 20C, its basically a continuation. 20C introduces vectors, cross, products, triple integrals, etc. and 20E is basically building on that and introduces new topics later around the second half of the class like green’s, gauss’s, stoke’s theorem. whatever… it really doesnt matter. but i think 20D should be taken last. or at after 20F.</p>
<p>Oh well Ive also taken all three and FDE worked best for me.</p>
<p>most 4 year plans also leave E for last</p>
<p>I believe 20E isn’t required for CSE majors. So I guess F then D should work for me.</p>
<p>Ditto vector calc first, it’s the natural continuation of multivariable calc. In fact, it really is just more multivariable calc. </p>
<p>Whatever class you take second out of diff eq’s and linear algebra will be easier, I would say take LA first personally.</p>