It might be wrong but I tend to see vectors and matrices as two notations for the same mathematical object[1]. So I indeed meant matrices! However I didn't see calculus itself as such a big requirement, as it all felt pretty "linear" to me (regressions etc). Are we talking things that e.g. "Calc 2"[2] should cover?
I feel reassured by your first paragraph. This can be done.
I'll definitely work on your tutorial; I assume it's a good benchmark for math pre-requisites in the field. Thanks a lot for the work, and advice.
[1]: That was particularly reinforced with Geometric Algebra, which I'm currently diving in. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geometric_algebra
