Ok, so I want to teach myself higher mathematics. . .

[Schrodinger]

It really depends which area of math you are interested in.

"higher mathematics" can mean many things

Would you rather learn a little about a lot, or a lot about a little (I'd prefer the latter myself)

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: episodic
Ok, so I have a good general math ability.

I want to learn higher math. I am familiar with math through a college algebra level understanding.

I took trig long ago, but honestly I remember little of it.

Can someone recommend some websites or cheap texts that would be good self study books?

What order do I need to learn higher math in?


I've seen the following classes offered:

Calculus 1, 2, and 3
Trig
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations


In the end of my studies, I'd like to have the same 'general knowledge' as someone with a BA in math.

Thanks!

you have a loooooonnnngggg ways to go

 

[desteffy]

the classes you list are freshman and sophomore level classes. To get the general knowledge of someone with a BA in math you have a long way to go. I suggest getting dover books since they are cheap (for technical books).

Why do you want to learn higher math though? Instead of taking the rigirous route (which by yourself from where you are starting will be HARD) why dont you start by reading some less technical books about mathematical concepts. Like read the biography of David Hilbert or Paul Erdos etc..., a lot of books like those often summarize some important and interesting "higher mathematical" ideas in layperson terms.

 

[upsciLLion]

Go to a bookstore that sells textbooks and see if they'll sell you any old edition math books for cheap.

 

[rocadelpunk]

i thought all the calculus's were pre-req for diff eq?