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Can I take Calc 3, Matrix Algebra, and Intro to Abstract Math at the same time?
I was really wanting to get a head on my major this summer (which is math) so that I could be done with my BA next spring. I'm in Calc 2 right now (I've changed majors twice thus the late start). I've never made anything less than an A in any math class, but I was thinking of taking Calc 3 (multivariable calculus), Matrix (linear) Algebra and Intro to abstract math which I'm gathering is all about proof writing and logic. Then in the Fall I'll take Differential Equations and some 400 and 300 level courses. I thought it best to take Differential Equations after Calc 3 and Matrix Algebra because they all seem to overlap really, but it seems Diff Equations requires more skilss from both Calc 3 and Matrix Algebra. Any suggestions or experiences?
By the way I've done alot of preperation for these courses on my own using MIT's video lectures...I know I'm only in Calc 2 right now but I really try hard, study and have no job so I can devote all my time to it.
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- ?Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
There's no reason not to. Linear Algebra (matrix Algebra), Calc III, and intro to abstract math are all on the same level. You can even take elementary ODE with these. Different people do have different experiences but my junior year I took 6 math courses and nothing else. If you are strong at mathematics, you should be able to handle it, and there is considerable overlap between the three you state - and you'll appreciate seeing things from one course in another :-)
Also the calc three you would need for elementary ODE does not require a course in Calc III (whichis why many take it concurrently). You can learn to take a partial derivitive quickly enough and be fine - and there is only limited use of the partial derivitive in ODE ; you'll find that much more in PDE.
- scottsdalehigh64Lv 71 decade ago
I strongly suggest that you only take two of the math courses, multivariable calculus and linear algebra. Don't push your luck.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yeah...I think you can!
I mean if you can keep up with doing all the work that is at hand, and you continue to get A's in class...it should be no problem for you.
Also, I'm thinking of majoring in Maths also...when it's time
