ODEs: Should I Take a 2nd Semester?

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The discussion centers on whether to enroll in a second semester of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) as part of a physics degree. The participant has already completed differential, integral, and vector calculus, linear algebra, and a semester of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). They also plan to study numerical analysis and complex analysis, indicating a strong mathematical background. Ultimately, the participant expresses uncertainty about the necessity of an additional ODE course, highlighting the complexity of the decision.

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  • Understanding of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
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I'm trying to decide whether to take a second semester of ordinary differential equations. My school's physics degree requires you to have differential, integral, and vector calculus along with a semester of ODEs. I have had all of the above along with linear algebra and a semester of PDEs. Later I plan on taking a year of numerical analysis, I'm also in computer science, not that num analysis isn't useful in physics, and maybe a semester of complex analysis. Should I take another semester of ODEs?
 
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Ok since it's such a difficult advice question, forget about it.
 

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