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Comment author: Capla 14 November 2014 07:45:43PM *  0 points [-]

Where did you get the Khan Academy image? Could I see the full version?

A dependencies graph would be of great philosophical and practical interest.

After compiling a list of topics, the next step is to figure our what math underpins each one, and order them according to increasing assumed mathematical knowledge.

Comment author: Kaj_Sotala 15 November 2014 03:21:56PM 2 points [-]

You could assemble a partial dependency graph by looking at the course pages of different math departments and noting which courses are listed as prerequisites for more advanced courses.

Comment author: Capla 15 November 2014 03:46:47PM 0 points [-]

Yes, although that wouldn't include the applied math that I'm looking for.