Special Topics in Mathematics with Applications (Linear Algebra and the Calculus of Variations) OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course

Published Jan 09, 2009

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Study special mathematical topics, including linear transformations, orthogonal curvilinear coordinates and calculus of variations in this free OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Special Topics in Mathematics with Applications (Linear Algebra and the Calculus of Variations)' discusses topics not typically covered in a mathematical curriculum and provides relevant mechanical engineering applications. This course requires previous graduate-level math courses for success.

Special Topics in Mathematics with Applications (Linear Algebra and the Calculus of Variations): Course Specifics

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Special Topics in Mathematics with Applications (Linear Algebra and the Calculus of Variations): Course Description

Discover the finer points of linear algebra through eight different lessons that cover special topics like linear and vector transformations, their symmetry and components. Students also study the calculus of vector and tensor fields, orthogonal curvilinear coordinates, tensor relations and calculus of variations. This free OpenCourseWare provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s School of Engineering provides an overview of different special math topics. In addition to learning the theory behind the subject, students study relevant examples and apply them to engineering concepts. MIT Professor Rohan Abeyaratne teaches this course about special topics in mathematics and their applications in 14 different lessons in this class.

Lectures, notes, study materials, quizzes and tests are available for free online. To learn more about this course, visit the special topics in mathematics with applications course page.

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