Linear Algebra and Discrete Math at the same time?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of taking Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Math simultaneously in a community college setting. Participants explore the potential challenges and considerations involved in managing these courses together.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the workload of taking Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Math at the same time, questioning if it would be too much.
  • Another participant shares their experience of taking Linear Algebra and Discrete Math concurrently, suggesting that it is possible but dependent on individual circumstances and school policies.
  • A participant notes that if they take all three courses, they would also be enrolled in either computer science or analytical physics 1, indicating a potential additional workload.
  • It is mentioned that the nature of Calculus 3 can vary between institutions, which may influence the difficulty of managing these courses together.
  • One participant concludes that with a good work ethic, it might be manageable to take all three courses simultaneously.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether taking all three courses is advisable, as opinions vary based on individual experiences and institutional differences.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that the difficulty of Calculus 3 may differ based on how the course is structured at different schools, which could impact the overall workload when combined with Linear Algebra and Discrete Math.

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I am a math major currently in a community college reputed for having an outstanding math department, lucky me :D. I am taking Calculus 2 this semester. Next semester I'll be taking Calculus 3 with linear algebra or discrete math. Can I take all three at the same time or would it be an overkill? Like I mentioned earlier, the math department is the best there is.
 
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It really depends on what other courses you're taking. I also took linear algebra and discrete at the same time. It's possible, but varies from school to school of course.
 
Well! If I take Calculus 3, Linear Algebra and Discrete Math together, only other course I'll take with these classes is either computer science or analytical physics 1.
 
It depends partly on what Calculus 3 is. In some schools, calculus 1 is differentiation and 2 is integration. In other, 1 is single variable and 2 is multivariable.

Nonetheless it is probably manageable with a good work ethic.
 

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