Courses Advanced Math for Computational Material Science Engineering

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An undergraduate studying Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in the US is seeking advice on prioritizing math courses for a focus on Computational Materials Science in graduate school. The student plans to take essential math courses, including numerical methods, ordinary differential equations (ODEs), and partial differential equations. They are considering additional courses such as Linear Algebra II, Abstract Algebra, and Intro to Analysis, and are willing to sacrifice a Batteries course to fit these in. Recommendations suggest prioritizing Linear Algebra II and Intro to Analysis while considering the necessity of Abstract Algebra based on personal interest and time constraints. The discussion emphasizes the importance of aligning course selections with the computational and theoretical aspects of MSE.
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I am an undergrad studying MSE in the US. I plan on going to grad school for MSE.

I love math and am interested in Computational Materials Science, so I am seeking advice on how to prioritize classes.

I'm planning on taking math courses related to numerical methods, ODEs, and partial differential equations.

However, here are some other math classes I identified as potentially useful for Computational MSE and MSE grad school (plus they look fun!):

1) Linear Algebra II
2) Abstract Algebra
3) Intro to Analysis

Will these courses be useful for MSE grad school / computational MSE?

It is feasible that I can take these courses before I graduate, but I will have to sacrifice a course on Batteries. That's a sacrifice I'm willing to make, but I'd like to get your advice first. What would you do?
 
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My suggestions, if you can manage it, are to:
- Take Linear Algebra II and Intro to Analysis before graduation.
- Avoid Abstract Algebra unless you have time or personal interest.
- Only forgo the Batteries course if you’re committed to the computational/theoretical track.

It's Abstract Algebra vs Batteries.
 
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but I will have to sacrifice a course on Batteries.
Can you post a link to this course? I'm curious what they cover and at what level. Thanks.
 

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