Re: The logical structure of calculus, request for help.

Lynn Kurtz wrote:
>
> On Wed, 04 May 2005 23:36:48 -0400, "A. Boom" <aboom@xxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> >Consider calculus of a real variable.
> >
> >Is the following the logical structure for at least differential
> >calculus, assuming knowledge of algebra, functions, set theory?
> >
> >* minimal knowledge of vector spaces.
> >- Definition of a vector space.
> >- Definition of a subspace.
> >- Theorems involving subspace.
> >- Definition of a norm.
> >
>
> I would say none of the above are neither prerequisite to nor normally
> covered in the typical differential calculus course.

I'm surprised.
.

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