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The discussion centers on the pace of a college mathematics course, specifically focusing on topics such as Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Linear Algebra, and others. The student expresses concern about their professor's rapid teaching speed, noting that the professor covered an entire chapter in one lecture, while the student struggled to keep up, completing only a portion in a week. The student feels behind and questions whether this fast pace is typical for college courses. Additionally, the demanding schedule of 58 hours per week contributes to their discomfort. The consensus suggests that while the pace may feel overwhelming, it aligns with the expectations of advanced mathematics courses, which often require students to adapt quickly to rigorous content.
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Is my professor v. fast, or is it normal in colleges??

My 2nd semester of my college degree has just started. My maths course has

ODE
PDE
Linear Algebra
Eigenvalues and Eigen-vectors
Fourier Series
Laplace Transforms
Complex Variables

So far I bought, GF Simmons(textbook) for differential equations. In a week, I barely managed to finish ch-1, which my prof. did in 1 lecture, that's one hour. In one whole week, that is 3 hours, he finished whole 1st order Linear Equations, and has started 2nd order; which he says he is sure to finish in 2 days.

Now I am, due to my tendency to remain ahead of profs., is very much uncomfortable with it. Strictly speaking, I am way behind him.
The question is "Is my professor going too fast, or is it normal in college?".

The problem is also with my schedule...my college in addition to daily up-down takes 13 hours a day...or 58 hours a week (Friday has only 6 hours to its share).
 
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Based on the choice of topics that sounds like a math methods course and most courses of that nature are similarly paced.
 
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