You have three options for linear algebra: MA 2320, MA 2321, and MA 2330.
You have four options for differential equations: MA 3520, MA 3521, MA 3530, and MA 3560.
If you plan to take linear algebra and differential equations in the same semester, then you must take the accelerated (7 week) versions of these classes: MA 2321 (2 cr) and MA 3521 (2 cr). MA 2321 is offered track A and MA 3521 is offered track B during the fall and spring semesters. The advantage with the accelerated classes is that they allow you to complete both classes in one semester. This is important if you plan to start junior CM classes in the next semester, as you must be done with all of your math to start taking junior CM classes. The disadvantage with the accelerated classes is that the course material comes very quickly, and for this reason we do not recommend the accelerated classes to students who have struggled with math classes in the past or who feel they need more time to grasp math concepts.
If you plan to take linear algebra and differential equations in different semesters, then you can take either MA 2320 (2 cr) or MA 2330 (3 cr) in the first semester and then either MA 3520 (2 cr) or MA 3530 (3 cr, fall semester) or MA 3560 (3 cr, spring semester) in the second semester. There is additional course material in the three credit versions. You may read the course descriptions by clicking on the CRN when doing a class search in Banweb or searching for course descriptions on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
If you have struggled in your previous math classes then we recommend the semester long, two credit classes (MA 2320 and MA 3520).
If you are interested in a math minor and/or pursuing an engineering graduate degree then we recommend the semester long, three credit classes (MA 2330 and MA 3530/3560). The extra credits from the three credit math classes can be used towards your technical electives or free electives. See the ChE advisor for more information on applying these additional credit towards either of these areas of your degree audit.