Is differential equation required to study real analysis?

[woundedtiger4]

Hi all,
Is differential equation a prerequisite to study real analysis (in context of baby Rudin)? And does it have any use in measure theory or Stochastic Calculus?
Thanks in advance.

 

[HallsofIvy]

No, I would not consider differential equations as a prerequisite for either of those courses.

 

[woundedtiger4]

No, I would not consider differential equations as a prerequisite for either of those courses.

thanks a tonne

 

[micromass]

You do need it for stochastic calculus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stochastic_differential_equations

 

[chiro]

No, I would not consider differential equations as a prerequisite for either of those courses.

What about Stochastic Differential Equations?

 

[Number Nine]

No. In fact, it would almost certainly be better to know some analysis before studying DE's.

 

[woundedtiger4]

When we say DE does it also include PDE or does ODE is enough for stochastic calculus? Also does anyone know the best source for PDEs as at Paul's notes it's very limited & doesn't have examples & exercises?