1-Year Timetable for Progressing from Basic to Research Mathematics
Week Topic/Focus Hours/Week Goals
Basic Mathematics Master arithmetic, basic algebra, and problem-
1–4 15
Refresher solving
Intermediate Algebra & Dive into functions, complex numbers, and
5–8 15
Functions equations
Calculus I: Limits & Understand limits, derivatives, and basic
9–12 15
Derivatives applications
Calculus II: Integrals & Master integration, sequences, series, and
13–16 15
Series applications
Linear Algebra I: Learn vector spaces, matrix operations, and
17–20 15
Vectors & Matrices applications
Proof Techniques &
21–24 15 Study proof techniques and logic fundamentals
Logic
Abstract Algebra I: Explore groups, rings, and basic algebraic
25–28 15
Groups & Rings structures
Develop an understanding of limits, continuity, and
29–32 Real Analysis I 15
functions rigor
Study complex numbers, analytic functions, and
33–36 Complex Analysis 15
mappings
Linear Algebra II & Cover eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and
37–40 15
Advanced Topics transformations
Differential Equations &
41–44 15 Work on ODEs, PDEs, and their applications
Applications
Topology (Introductory Introduction to topological spaces and continuous
45–48 15
Concepts) functions
Research Skills & Develop research skills, explore mathematical
49–52 15
Problem-Solving literature, and begin formulating research questions
Each week follows this structure:
Days 1-4: Intensive study of the week's topic
Day 5: Review concepts and solve complex problems
Day 6: Practical applications, advanced exercises, or peer discussions (if available)
Day 7: Weekly review and self-assessment