Soft question: Should I learn multivariable calculus, while I want to pursue a career in pure math? [closed]
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I am interested in pure mathematics. I like more abstract topics like number theory, topology, etc. I would like to know the benefits on learning multivariable calculus in relation to a pure mathematics career. Specifically, should I learn it or not based on my interests and future career in mathematics mentioned? Thank you.
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I am interested in pure mathematics. I like more abstract topics like number theory, topology, etc. I would like to know the benefits on learning multivariable calculus in relation to a pure mathematics career. Specifically, should I learn it or not based on my interests and future career in mathematics mentioned? Thank you.
multivariable-calculus soft-question
asked Dec 14 '18 at 22:20
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closed as off-topic by John Douma, Will Jagy, Paul Frost, Cesareo, KReiser Dec 15 '18 at 3:27
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39
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I am interested in pure mathematics. I like more abstract topics like number theory, topology, etc. I would like to know the benefits on learning multivariable calculus in relation to a pure mathematics career. Specifically, should I learn it or not based on my interests and future career in mathematics mentioned? Thank you.
multivariable-calculus soft-question
asked Dec 14 '18 at 22:20
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I am interested in pure mathematics. I like more abstract topics like number theory, topology, etc. I would like to know the benefits on learning multivariable calculus in relation to a pure mathematics career. Specifically, should I learn it or not based on my interests and future career in mathematics mentioned? Thank you.
multivariable-calculus soft-question
multivariable-calculus soft-question
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closed as off-topic by John Douma, Will Jagy, Paul Frost, Cesareo, KReiser Dec 15 '18 at 3:27
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- "Seeking personal advice. Questions about choosing a course, academic program, career path, etc. are off-topic. Such questions should be directed to those employed by the institution in question, or other qualified individuals who know your specific circumstances." – John Douma, Will Jagy, Paul Frost, Cesareo, KReiser
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closed as off-topic by John Douma, Will Jagy, Paul Frost, Cesareo, KReiser Dec 15 '18 at 3:27
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
2
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you like topology and number theory you'll be likely approaching analytic number theory which uses multivariate calculus all the time. Now, the real question is "am I prepared to learn this? Does it make sense now?"
answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you like topology and number theory you'll be likely approaching analytic number theory which uses multivariate calculus all the time. Now, the real question is "am I prepared to learn this? Does it make sense now?"
answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you like topology and number theory you'll be likely approaching analytic number theory which uses multivariate calculus all the time. Now, the real question is "am I prepared to learn this? Does it make sense now?"
answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you like topology and number theory you'll be likely approaching analytic number theory which uses multivariate calculus all the time. Now, the real question is "am I prepared to learn this? Does it make sense now?"
answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you like topology and number theory you'll be likely approaching analytic number theory which uses multivariate calculus all the time. Now, the real question is "am I prepared to learn this? Does it make sense now?"
answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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answered Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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There's a lot of topology that grows out of multivariable calculus. So "yes", learn it. Michael Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is a nice little book that would show you the future.
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– B. Goddard
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
$begingroup$
Multivariable calculus is a pretty basic and standard lesson for any mathematician (or generally engineers etc). Of course it depends on the level you learn it, but yes, it's definite that it's a basic part of any mathematicians "portfolio".
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– Rebellos
Dec 14 '18 at 22:22
2
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Multivariable calculus is pure math. Full stop.
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– Yves Daoust
Dec 14 '18 at 22:23
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Isn't this a bit like asking whether you should know multiplication tables before studying Galois fields?
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– Matthias
Dec 14 '18 at 22:33
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Even if you end up not using multivariable calculus on your future research, it is something very basic that every mathematician should know to some level.
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– Ivo Terek
Dec 14 '18 at 22:39