Which derivatives should I review for my DiffEq course?

[matthew9]

Background:
It has been about a year and a half since I took Calc 3 so I am not as familiar with using derivatives as I would like to be. Basically my math dept. had a concentration in math-stats that didn't even require differential equations at all, so I wasn't expecting to take the course. Now that I am moving into the computational math concentration I need to take the course. I have done Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra, and two introductory proof classes one which got into some Advanced Calc stuff (metric spaces, equivalence relations, etc...)

Question:
As stated in the topic, which aspects of derivatives should I review for Diff. Eq?

 

[RUber]

Assuming you already have a solid grasp of polynomials, I would recommend reviewing partial derivatives, exponentials and trig functions.

 

[matthew9]

Assuming you already have a solid grasp of polynomials, I would recommend reviewing partial derivatives, exponentials and trig functions.

Yes I do and that is one of the areas that came to mind. Thank you! Would you recommend going over gradient vectors or change of coordinate systems?

 

[RUber]

Those are always helpful; it seems like those concepts are closely related to partial derivatives and are a likely application.

 

[matthew9]

Those are always helpful; it seems like those concepts are closely related to partial derivatives and are a likely application.

Yeah they are applications. I really appreciate your help so thank you again.