Which Course Should I Take Next for My Physics or EE Degree?

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In summary, if you are working towards a Physics or EE degree, it is recommended to take Physics 2 (E&M) next. If you are considering doubling up on courses, taking Physics 2 and Ordinary Differential Equations would be a good combination.
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I am working toward an eventual Physics or EE degree.

I currently have completed the following courses online in this order;

Calc 1, Calc 2, Linear Algebra, Phys 1 (calc based classical mech), working on vector Calc 3.

The following are available for me:

- Complex Variables 1
- Ordinary Diff Eq
- Phys 2 (E&M)

Of the three, which one should I pick next?

Thanks
 
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if you might go into EE or Physics, by all means take PHY 2 next. You don't need the higher maths till later. Typically, PHY 2 is taken immediately after PHY 1.
 
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Ordinarily, with a full course load, taking two makes more sense than taking one. If taking only one, Physics 2 makes the most sense.
 
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Thanks guys, if i were to double up a course, what whould you suggest?
 
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Dr Transport said:
phys 2 and diff eq's
Agree.
 
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Dr Transport said:
phys 2 and diff eq's

Yep.
 
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