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Taking general physics II and calculus III concurrently during a summer session can be manageable for students with a solid academic background. The discussion highlights that a student with a strong GPA, particularly in calculus courses, may find this combination enjoyable and feasible. The summer session is slightly longer than typical, allowing for a more relaxed pace despite the intensive nature of the courses. Previous experiences shared indicate that students have successfully handled similar course loads, provided they are willing to dedicate sufficient time and effort. However, concerns arise if the student struggled with physics I, suggesting that prior performance in related subjects should be considered before making a decision. Overall, with good time management and a strong foundation in calculus, taking these courses together is viewed positively.
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Is it a bad idea to take general physics II (calc based intro to E&M) and calculus III (multivariable) concurrently over the same summer session?

I am a relatively good student. Last semester I had a 3.8 GPA (A in calculus I) and this semester I have an A- in calculus II.The session dates are as follows:
Physics + Physics Lab: 05/23/2011 - 08/19/2011
Calculus: 06/13/2011 - 08/05/2011

ie: they are a little longer than the typical summer session, about 3 months.

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oh, by the way, I am a mechanical/nuclear engineering student, not a physics major.
 
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I don't see a problem with it, I did the same thing a couple of semeters ago, both classes are enjoyable; calc III is especially a lot of fun, and more useful if you cover basic vector analysis (div, grad, curl, etc). Go for it.
 
I had a similar set-up a few semesters ago, and it was very easy to manage. Go for it.
 
It's easy to manage if you're willing to commit the time to it.
 
I'm doing Calc3, Physics 2, and ODE together right now and its not a problem. Although a summer schedule will be a bit more fast paced I don't think it'll be a problem.

How'd you do in physics 1, if you had a lot of trouble there then I might be wary. You seem to have no problem in calc though (I'm the same way, made As in Calc I/II and III is not a problem).
 
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