Calculus III or Thermodynamics: Which is the Best Fit for Next Semester?

In summary, the individual is unsure whether to take Calculus III or Thermodynamics for their upcoming semester. They already have a schedule planned with courses in applied ODE, Statics, Economic Management in Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Drawing. They are wondering if it is recommended to take ODE and Calculus III together or if Thermodynamics would be a better fit. They also mention that they like both subjects equally and are considering taking Thermodynamics this term and Calculus III next term. They also ask for any input on the difficulty of Thermodynamics compared to E&M, which they found to be boring and difficult to visualize.
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I have made my schedule for next semester and I am unsure if I should take Calculus III or Thermodynamics (first ME course), my schedule looks like this:

ENGR 213-Applied ODE
ENGR 242-Statics
ENGR 301-Economic Management in Engineering
MECH 211-Mechanical Engineering Drawing
Either ENGR 251-Thermodynaics or ENGR 233-Applied Advanced Calculus for Engineers (Calculus III, basically).

Is taking ODE and Calculus III recommended or would Thermodynamics be a better fit there?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Basically 2 heavy physics classes or 2 heavy math classes. Anyone?

*NOTE: I like both subjects equally.
 
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I would take thermo this term, calc3 next and PDE after that.
 
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That was my leaning--for some reason the idea of calculus 3 and 4 at the same time seems like too much.

How similar is Thermodynamics to E&M because I love physics but I found E&M to be incredibly boring and hard to visualize. I find the topic Thermo to be more interesting, in general, but are the methods used as obscure as E&M?

Thank BTW and thanks in advance for any responses.
 

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