Other Catch Up in Mathematics: Study Plan & Book Recommendations

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The discussion centers on an individual seeking to catch up on undergraduate mathematics and physics after struggling with previous courses. They aim to revise key mathematical topics such as Analysis, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), and Complex Analysis, while also exploring foundational physics topics like Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics (QM), and Electrodynamics during the summer. The individual has completed four semesters of undergraduate physics and has some background in the necessary mathematics. They are looking for a structured study plan and book recommendations, mentioning specific texts like Friedberg's Linear Algebra, Ross's Differential Equations, Zill's Differential Equations with Boundary Problems, and potentially works by Feynman and Griffiths. The community is encouraged to provide detailed advice and resources to aid in this academic recovery.
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Hello everyone,
I took some physics course but i never could be that serious because I had some difficulties first and it kinda get snowballing then I failed/stopped. So, i want to catch-up/(revise??) undergraduate mathematics (physics). So, i have a summer to do that i think, i can catch-up Mathematics (Analysis, Linear Algebra, ODE, Complex Analysis,...) and try to look (If I had time ) at Physics (Mechanics, QM, Electrodynamics, ...). I want a study plan (books recommendation for that).
That's the books i think i'll need at least according to some research on the forum:
Friedberg: Linear Algebra
Ross: Differential Equations
Zill's : Differential Equations with Boundary Problems
And some Feynman/Griffith books ?
Hope you can help me :)
 
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ZeroIQ said:
I took some physics course...
What mathematics classes have you completed? You mention some advanced math that you want to catch up on.
 
4 semesters of Undergraduate Physics, we had Analysis, Linear Algebra, ODE, Integrals, Series and Complex Analysis.
 

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