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Master the fundamentals of Calculus 1 with this comprehensive free course. Topics include limits, derivatives, optimization, Newton's method, logarithmic functions, and more.
The "Calculus 1 Lectures" is an extensive online course that delves into the foundational aspects of calculus, perfect for anyone embarking on their journey in this critical field of mathematics. With a duration of 22 hours and 27 minutes, this course provides a comprehensive overview of Calculus 1, tailored for students in the Basic Studies category and specifically categorized under Calculus.
Throughout the course, you will explore various crucial concepts, beginning with the intuitive idea of finding limits. The lectures cover how to find limits graphically and numerically, setting the stage for understanding more complex topics later on. The subsequent lectures delve deeper into Continuity and One-Sided Limits, presenting the foundational blocks necessary for mastering calculus.
Infinite Limits are tackled with a thorough and engaging approach, followed by an introduction to The Derivative and the Tangent Line Problem. These concepts are pivotal as they serve as the gateway to understanding how to differentiate functions. The course continues with comprehensive sessions on Differentiation, Rates of Change, and the crucial Product, Quotient, and Chain Rules which are essential tools in any calculus toolkit.
Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates are presented in a clear and concise manner, emphasizing real-world applications and problem-solving techniques. Further into the course, you will delve into Extrema on an Interval, and explore significant theorems such as Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem, which are essential in understanding the behavior of functions.
The lectures on Increasing and Decreasing Functions and the First Derivative Test, along with Concavity and The Second Derivative Test, provide a robust framework for analyzing and interpreting function graphs. These skills are essential for anyone looking to master Calculus. A succinct review lecture helps reinforce these concepts, preparing you for forthcoming topics.
Limits at Infinity are skillfully explained, followed by a lecture that summarizes Curve Sketching, providing a practical and visual approach to understanding calculus. Optimization Problems and Newton's Method are also covered, ensuring you are well-equipped to tackle a variety of calculus challenges.
The course takes a deeper dive into exponential and logarithmic functions, presenting differentiation and integration of The Natural Logarithmic Function, and Exponential Functions with clarity and precision. Growth and Decay via Separable Differential Equations offer a peek into applications commonly encountered in various scientific fields.
Towards the end of the course, comprehensive exam reviews prepare you for assessments, ensuring you're well-versed in all the topics covered. This course is meticulously structured to provide a thorough understanding of Calculus 1, making it an invaluable resource for beginners.
Although no reviews are available yet, the detailed structure and breadth of topics ensure that you are receiving high-quality, in-depth education delivered by a reputed figure in the field of mathematics education.
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 1.2 Finding Limits Graphically and Numerically
0h35m
Exercise: What is the definition of a limit in calculus?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 1.4 Continuity and One-Sided Limits
1h25m
Exercise: What does it mean for a function to be continuous at a point C?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 1.5 Infinite Limits
1h07m
Exercise: What does it mean if the limit of f(x) as x approaches c equals infinity?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 2.1 The Derivative and the Tangent Line Problem
1h03m
Exercise: What is the slope variable in the equation of a line y = mx + b?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Differentiation, Rates of Change, Product, Quotient, Chain Rules
2h23m
Exercise: What is the derivative of f(x) = 7x^6 + 3sin(x)?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 2.5 Implicit Differentiation
0h57m
Exercise: Consider the function y = x² + sin(x). What is the derivative of y with respect to x?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 2.6 Related Rates
0h53m
Exercise: A spherical balloon is inflated with gas at a rate of 700 cubic centimeters per minute. How fast is the radius of the balloon changing when the radius is 15 centimeters?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.1 Extrema on an Interval
0h51m
Exercise: What is the absolute maximum value of a continuous function on a closed interval?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.2 Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem
1h07m
Exercise: Consider a function f that is continuous on the closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b). According to Rolle's theorem, if f(a) = f(b), which of the following must be true?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.3 Increasing and Decreasing Functions and the First Derivative Test
0h39m
Exercise: Which of the following is true about a function whose first derivative is negative on an interval?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.4 Concavity and The Second Derivative Test
1h27m
Exercise: Consider the function f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 8. At which x-value does the function have a relative minimum?
Video class: Calculus 1: Exam 2 Review
1h08m
Exercise: What is the derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^2 + cos(x) - sec(x)?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.5 Limits at Infinity
0h59m
Exercise: Given a function f(x) that approaches a number L as x approaches infinity, what does this imply about f(x)?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.6 A Summary of Curve Sketching
0h31m
Exercise: To find the x-intercept of a function, what must you do?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.7 Optimization Problems
0h34m
Exercise: Given a rectangle with a fixed perimeter of 90 units, what is the maximum area that can be achieved?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 3.8 Newton's Method
0h41m
Exercise: Which of the following statements about Newton's Method is correct?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 5.1 The Natural Logarithmic Function Differentiation
0h40m
Exercise: Find the derivative of the function f(x) = ln(9x). Use the chain rule to simplify your answer.
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 5.2 The Natural Logarithmic Function Integration
0h37m
Exercise: What is the integral of 1/x dx?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 5.4 Exponential Functions Differentiation and Integration
1h15m
Exercise: What is the integral of the function e^(7x - 4) with respect to x?
Video class: Calculus 1: Lecture 6.2 Growth and Decay(Separable Differential Equations Only in This Video)
0h42m
Exercise: Which of the following statements correctly describes a property of differential equations?
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