Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus Review

The prerequisites for 15-458/858B include courses or other past experience in linear algebra and vector calculus. However, we realize that for many of you it may have been a while since you studied this material. The worksheets below provide optional practice for those who wish to brush up on their skills. To emphasize again: this material is purely for your own review; it is not a required assignment, nor will it be graded. You may also wish to review this material from time to time during the semester (e.g., when we study exterior calculus).

[Linear Algebra Review]
[Vector Calculus Review]

Please email us if you’d like to see the solutions! (We keep these solutions private so they can be re-used for other classes in future years.)

Welcome to 15-458 / 15-858B! (Fall 2017)

Welcome to the website for 15-458/858B.  Here you’ll find course notes, lecture slides, and homework (see links on the right).

If you are a student in the class, register now by clicking here!

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A few things to note:

• You can include mathematical notation in your questions using standard $\LaTeX$ syntax.  For instance, when enclosed in a pair of dollar signs, an expression like \int_M K dA = 2\pi\chi gets typeset as $\int_M K dA = 2\pi\chi$.