What courses should I have taken before Numerical Methods?

[Newbatmath]

Hey everyone, I hope this is the right place to put this. I was wondering if you could answer this question.

Basically, I'm having trouble with my Numerical Methods course. The only college-level math course I took before this was the Calculus 1 course. I'm wondering if because I hadn't yet gone further with, say, linear algebra (mentioned in the text) and more calculus (in the "calculus review" section of the course I remembered learning about half of what we were doing). So... what courses should a person take before this course? Or am I just clueless?

(I'd prefer not to believe the latter and will thus go on to blame the text )

 

[jtbell]

What prerequisites does your college's course catalog list for the course?

In general, what you need to know beforehand depends on which specific topics your course covers. I can easily imagine a numerical methods course that would have Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations as prerequisites.

 

[Mene]

I would recommend taking a few courses before attempting Numerical Methods to ensure a strong foundation in mathematics. Linear algebra and more advanced calculus courses would definitely be beneficial, as they provide important concepts and techniques that are used in Numerical Methods. Additionally, courses in statistics and differential equations would also be useful, as they are often applied in numerical analysis. It may also be helpful to refresh your knowledge of basic calculus concepts before diving into a course like Numerical Methods. Don't be too hard on yourself, it's always important to continue learning and seeking help when needed. Good luck with your studies!