Bad idea? Taking Statics and Dynamics simulatneously

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Taking both dynamics and statics simultaneously at a university without summer session options is feasible, but it depends on the course structure and teaching approach. One user shared their experience of taking dynamics first, noting that their course used a combined textbook for both subjects, making the transition smoother. They found the initial part of statics to be relatively easy, resembling a review of dynamics, while the latter half posed more challenges. However, the difficulty level can vary significantly based on whether the courses are taught by engineering or physics professors, with the latter potentially covering different and more complex material. It's advisable to consult with the professors teaching the courses for tailored advice on managing both subjects concurrently.
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I'm considering this for summer at my local university (it doesn't have summer I or summer II options). Is it possible to do dynamics and statics all at once?

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I took dynamics first, and the textbook we used was actually a statics textbook followed by a dynamics book all in one binding (basically, it was meant to be taught in sequence). From what I remember, the first half of statics was pretty easy and almost like a review of dynamics (except we didn't have to worry about acceleration!) and the second half was a bit more challenging, but still pretty easy.

That said, I took both through the engineering department rather than physics and I heard that when dynamics was taught by a physics professor it was much harder and they covered different material. I would recommend talking to/emailing the professors who are teaching the courses to see what they think.
 
At my university, Statics and Dynamics are combined in one course.
 
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