Once again I am confronting my life after Leo. This time I have a clear 
plan. I shall study engineering math under the long-distance direction of 
Prof. Steve Brunton 
<https://www.me.washington.edu/facultyfinder/steve-brunton> at the "other" 
UW, the University of Washington. In other words, I'll study his YouTube 
videos and his outstanding online course, Data Driven Science 
<http://databookuw.com/>.


I started with a superb introductory video: Differential Equations Overview 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fQkLQZe3u8&list=PLMrJAkhIeNNTYaOnVI3QpH7jgULnAmvPA>.
 
The first 10 minutes:


- Explain the place of differential equations (diff-eqs) in engineering 
mathematics.

- Reveal the intimate connection between diff-eqs and linear algebra.

- Explain how eigenvectors help solve systems of diff-eqs.

- Show why mathematics from 200-300 years ago helps develop intuition that 
is relevant today.


Brunton assumes only that the viewer: has taken a course in calculus and is 
bright and motivated.


Specifically, Brunton does *not* assume the viewer remembers much calculus. 
The series contains refresher lectures for *everything* the viewer needs to 
know! Any motivated viewer will finish this video *confident* they can 
master this corner of engineering mathematics!


*Summary*


I no longer fear finishing Leo. My next project is to study *all* of 
Brunton's videos, starting with the differential equations.


Edward


P.S. Brunton's online course uses Jupyter Notebooks for exercises. 
Following his course may suggest new features for Leo.

EKR

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