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About the Course

Calculus is one of the grandest achievements of human thought, explaining everything from planetary orbits to the optimal size of a city to the periodicity of a heartbeat. This brisk course covers the core ideas of single-variable Calculus with emphases on conceptual understanding and applications. The course is ideal for students beginning in the engineering, physical, and social sciences. Distinguishing features of the course include: 1) the introduction and use of Taylor series and approximations from the beginning; 2) a novel synthesis of discrete and continuous forms of Calculus; 3) an emphasis on the conceptual over the computational; and 4) a clear, dynamic, unified approach. In this first part--part one of five--you will extend your understanding of Taylor series, review limits, learn the *why* behind l'Hopital's rule, and, most importantly, learn a new language for describing growth and decay of functions: the BIG O....

Top reviews

NK

Feb 22, 2016

Would have preferred accompanying solutions. Just getting the answer ain't enough. Making sure my approach is correct is essential as well considering the course touches upon the absolute basics.

YG

Jul 2, 2018

Very well structured for a refresher course. Thank you Professor Ghrist for your effort in putting this course together. A little additional outside research was required but well worth the effort.

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By 易灿

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May 16, 2016

Very intuitive, I think 1.5 speed is more properly

By Ad v d W

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Sep 23, 2022

Challenging but if you like math it's fun to do.

By Raymond C

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Nov 3, 2022

The lecture is clear, and the examples are good.

By Misty K

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Nov 26, 2018

I appreciated the in depth theory and mechanics.

By Wanying P

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May 11, 2017

Very good course and format, highly recommended!

By SERGIO A Z

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Dec 11, 2022

There could be a notes (books) about the course

By Himanshu B

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Oct 6, 2018

Excellent Course for brushing up on functions.

By Israel O O

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Oct 22, 2021

It is a very complete and challenging course,

By WU C

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Feb 3, 2017

Excellent Course! Thank you professor Ghrist!

By Dr A A

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Oct 6, 2023

great teacher and wonderful course material.

By Madhu K S

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Mar 14, 2020

Nice course. This was a great review for me.

By Madhusudan

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May 20, 2020

i have learned a lot in Calculus functions.

By Lumi

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Feb 1, 2022

It was a really great course. I enjoyed it

By Audrey

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Apr 30, 2019

a little bit difficult but worth learning!

By Dr.S.Nagarani

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Dec 13, 2023

Too difficult course but very interesting

By Runze L

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Jan 28, 2017

Clear, a little challenging, interesting!

By Renad A

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Oct 30, 2025

i love how professional and useful it is

By Oleh V

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Jun 26, 2024

Exceptional explanation of the material.

By GUSTAVO V

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Apr 12, 2020

Awesome course!!! I strongly recommend!!

By Darshan P

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Dec 14, 2019

Thanks but I did not get the certificate

By Jon M

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May 19, 2018

I love this course and Professor Ghrist!

By Shahen K

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Jun 30, 2016

One of the best courses I've ever taken.

By 柳毓(Yu L

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May 21, 2016

Fantastic! Changed my view of Calculus!

By r

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May 9, 2019

It's really interesting and helpful !

By Anubhav M

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Jun 19, 2018

Excellent for 1st semester of Calculus