<p>Is it doable taking both Multiv. Calc and Diff Eq's at the same time?
I'll be also taking Intro to EE, Physics I, random Social science.</p>
<p>It’s probably possible but not really something I would advise. It depends on your school and professor, but differential equations may very well delve into topics that you wouldn’t have seen unless you have taken multivariable calculus already. The best way to tell is probably just to look at your school’s course catalog and look at the two classes and see if they list each other as prerequisites or corequisites.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I already know most of the Multivariable calculus topics (self-study) and I’m taking Linear Algebra right now (98ish%). I can take either classes, but I want to double up :P</p>
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<p>Like what?</p>
<p>For example, if the differential equations class explores even a little bit of partial differential equations (as mine did), it would certainly be helpful to have seen multivariable calculus. Being familiar with things like the divergence theorem (and with vector calculus as a whole) would also help connect some of the things you learn in differential equations with real-world/engineering problems. Having seen a Jacobian matrix before could be beneficial in a number of circumstances.</p>
<p>Then again, it all comes down to what topics are covered in the class at a given university. You certainly don’t need it to solve ordinary differential equations, but I am pretty sure most differential equations courses at least touch briefly on partial differential equations</p>