Question

are there any lessons/topics i need to learn before embarking on the adventure of differential equations?

Answer 1

slight idea of linear transformations ... and single variable calculus!!

Answer 2

hmm single variable calculus i know..linear transformations..what's that?

Answer 3

sometimes you need this ... rarely though
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-06-linear-algebra-spring-2010/

Answer 4

isnt it just like implicit differentiation/integration?

Answer 5

linear algebra??

Answer 6

linear algebra...as in matrices?!!! o.O

Answer 7

polynomial long division, partial fractions, Integration by parts

Answer 8

ohh integration techniques huh

Answer 9

no ... just simple ... idea!! find this topic more difficult than others

Answer 10

thanks guys...i guess i wont surprised very much