Fundamentals Of Calculus: A Complete Introduction
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The aim of this course is to provide you with an introduction to and a solid basis for further study in mathematics in the fields of science, mathematics, business, economics and engineering. After you have a solid foundation in number, algebra and trigonometry it’s time to move onto Calculus.
Calculus will help you in any field wherever a problem can be mathematically modelled, and an optimal solution is desired.
Learn from a mathematician and master educator in this streamlined course designed to teach you exactly what you need to know. Use the companion student booklet to practice what you have learned as well as checking your responses with the provided worked solutions.
You will learn:
Limits
Continuous Functions
What is a rate?
Derivatives from first principles
Derivatives Part 1 and 2
Graphs of a function vs its derivative and Turning points
Equations of tangents to Curves
Greatest and least value of a function
Chain rule and short cut for chain rule.
Product Rule
Quotient Rule
Introduction to Integration and the Integration Constant (2 video lessons)
Integral as Area
Table of Integrals and Examples
Integral example- determining a quantity
How to get the most out of this course
This course is broken up into small individual sections designed to help you learn exactly what you need to know. The expertly crafted learning videos are designed to maximize your time. View the tutorial video and follow along. Pause and take notes as needed. After each of the tutorial videos you will find a ‘check of understanding’ which consists of 5 questions that relate to the material covered in the video/s. Complete the questions and check your Answers with the worked solutions so you can see how you are progressing.
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2LimitsVideo lesson
Understand the concept of limits and perform a variety of calculations involving limits.
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3Continuous functionsVideo lesson
learn to identify continuous functions.
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4What is a Rate?Video lesson
Understand the concept of a rate and instantaneous rate.
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5Derivatives from first principlesVideo lesson
Learn to calculate the derivative from "first principles" or from "definition".
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6Table of DerivativesVideo lesson
Identify common derivatives so you can commit them to memory.
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7Examples of DerivativesVideo lesson
Apply derivatives from the 'table of derivatives' in a variety of contexts.
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8Graph of a function vs its derivativeVideo lesson
Further build on the concept of function and it's derivative.
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9Nature of turning pointsVideo lesson
Learn to determine the nature of turning points.
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10Equations of tangents to curvesVideo lesson
Learn to calculate the equations of tangents to curves.
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11Greatest and least value of a functionVideo lesson
Learn to determine the greatest and least value of a variety of functions.

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