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

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The discussion revolves around choosing between Calculus III and Thermodynamics for the upcoming semester, alongside a challenging schedule that includes Applied ODE, Statics, Economic Management in Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Drawing. The individual expresses a preference for taking Thermodynamics this term and Calculus III in the next, citing concerns about managing two heavy math courses simultaneously. There is curiosity about the similarities between Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism (E&M), with a preference for Thermodynamics due to its perceived interest level, despite concerns about the complexity of the methods involved. The overall inquiry seeks advice on balancing math and physics courses effectively while considering personal interests in the subjects.
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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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Basically 2 heavy physics classes or 2 heavy math classes. Anyone?

*NOTE: I like both subjects equally.
 
I would take thermo this term, calc3 next and PDE after that.
 
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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