Students entering a classical mechanics course at the level of Landau and Lifshitz must be proficient in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, multivariable calculus, differential equations, and the calculus of variations. While these are the essential mathematical foundations, familiarity with vectors and linear algebra is also highly beneficial. Physics courses typically outline prerequisite mathematics and supplement additional mathematical concepts as needed throughout the curriculum.
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