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About the Course

The focus and themes of the Introduction to Calculus course address the most important foundations for applications of mathematics in science, engineering and commerce. The course emphasises the key ideas and historical motivation for calculus, while at the same time striking a balance between theory and application, leading to a mastery of key threshold concepts in foundational mathematics. Students taking Introduction to Calculus will: • gain familiarity with key ideas of precalculus, including the manipulation of equations and elementary functions (first two weeks), • develop fluency with the preliminary methodology of tangents and limits, and the definition of a derivative (third week), • develop and practice methods of differential calculus with applications (fourth week), • develop and practice methods of the integral calculus (fifth week)....

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JP

Oct 9, 2023

Great course, the professor explains with excellent examples and the exercises really reinforce the material and are challenging. Thank you for offering this great courses from excellent universities.

AF

Apr 8, 2022

An excellent course, especially if like me you had done some calculus in the past and wanted a refresher. David is an excellent, clear, and attentive tutor. I can't recommend him enough. Many thanks.

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By Deleted A

Apr 13, 2020

Probably, one of the best calculus course that sparked my interest in mathematics. Professor Easdown did a great job of explaining it, and, the problems were never easy! Thank you!

By Audrey Y

Mar 30, 2020

This course teaches students from very fundamental skills to harder concepts in calculus. The videos are clear, and the teacher is patient. I feel sooo great after completing them!

By Douglas M S

Nov 19, 2024

Even though I'm not a native English speaker, his explanations are extremely helpful for anyone starting with Calculus and wanting to understand the foundations. Thank you, David!

By Susan V

Feb 19, 2021

Excellent organizatiion and progression of ideas and skills. Best mathematics teacher I have ever been taught by. Especially enjoyed relating of ideas to history of mathematics.

By Yu C C

Dec 23, 2023

I was forced to serve in a conscript army and forgot all my high school math. This course was a great refresher for me to kick start my learning for my university courses again.

By Siddharth G

Jun 3, 2022

A great introductory course on calculus. All the concepts have been explained thoroughly. The course has motivated me to continue my study of calculus upto more advanced levels.

By Mohammed A

Nov 4, 2020

Very informative lectures that build mathematical intuition and robust ground to move on to higher mathematics, I am really grateful for this course and its amazing instructor

By 叶晓熠

May 25, 2022

I shall pay my great gratitude to Mr.Easdown, who lead me into the door of math, and who made me feel math is not such a torture for the first time across my short lifetime.

By Sheila B

Jul 3, 2020

The course is well-organized and easy-to-follow. When I completed the course, I not only felt as though I had learned but also believed that it was time well spent. Thanks.

By Name N

Mar 13, 2021

It was difficult at times. Took more than 5 weeks but glad that I persevered. Excellent course definitely recommend it if you have the commitment and passion for mathematics

By Lawrence K

May 6, 2020

David Easdown is a great teacher! Fantastic presentation and excellent communication made this once daunting subject approachable! Hope to see more like this in the future.

By Subbu K

Jan 11, 2022

absolutely loved the course , thank you prof. David and coursera for creating such a great course course. finally love you prof David, waiting for another course from you.

By AGRES, K J S

Oct 1, 2021

It is indeed a very helpful course for refresher, reviewer, and starters. This definitely boosted my chances in being a successful person with respect to my chosen career.

By Valter S

Feb 17, 2020

Excellent course, with so much easy explained information. This will help me to remember all the Calculus basis. Congratulations to Sidney University and to the professor.

By a

Jul 18, 2022

The course was very well structured and it covered many topics and taught us the common link between them. I just wish that it was of longer duration with more practice.

By Lorraine A F

Jul 3, 2022

Great review of the main concepts of Calculus. The instructor was easy to listen to and provided relevant explanations that made the math applicable to everyday events.

By Rimsha S

Apr 8, 2020

This was the awesome course not only for the beginners but also for the ones who have higher degrees but scares to read calculus. Interesting course with great lectures.

By José B

Nov 30, 2019

Clases en vídeo muy claras con notas de cada clase que resumen lo enseñado en las mismas. Lo recomiendo para aquellos que quieran recordar conceptos básicos del cálculo.

By Elizabeth R

Jan 5, 2021

Really engaging teaching and helpful responses on the forums.

Would definitely recommend for anyone wishing to consolidate their knowledge of Calculus and Pre-Calculus.

By Beini L (

Oct 13, 2020

Thank you Professor Easdown for providing such an amazing course! You taught with a great and slow pace so I can fully understand everything. Again, thank you so much!

By Declan R

Aug 15, 2020

David Easdown is great. He clearly loves what he does and it comes through in his teaching. A worthwhile endeavor for those interested in the fundamentals of calculus.

By Palmer B D L

Jun 4, 2020

Thanks a lot Professor David Easdown for the wonderful lectures. The videos were engaging and full of knowledge and the exams were challenging. Keep it up!!! Salute!!!

By Giorgi J

May 30, 2024

I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn or to refresh their knowledge. This course provides valuable insights and a strong foundation in calculus.

By Daria

Apr 28, 2020

Good course with lots of exercises. simple and effective explanations, also a music is classy, as well as presentation - the look of professor makes me calm and

By Brandon W

Feb 20, 2022

I really enjoyed the course. It was a great overview with clear video lectures, very good notes and relevant/challening quiz questions that reinforce the content.