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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Single Variable Calculus by University of Pennsylvania

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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 fifth part--part five of five--we cover a calculus for sequences, numerical methods, series and convergence tests, power and Taylor series, and conclude the course with a final exam. Learners in this course can earn a certificate in the series by signing up for Coursera's verified certificate program and passing the series' final exam....

Top reviews

MM

Jan 10, 2016

This course is tricky and also excellent. I am a computer science student from germany, and it took me quite some time and effort to pass it. The course is well structured, and can be done in time.

PC

Sep 14, 2019

Loved it ! I've grown attached to Prof. Ghrist's lectures, so it is with a heavy heart that I took the final exam and finished this course. I xould really love to take another !

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By Greg Z

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May 25, 2020

It's an amazing course. Prof/G developed a great approach to make complex things clear and simple. I was able to refine my calculus skills and knowledge and look on some very important things from a different angle understanding them more deeply. Awesome work!

By steve s

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Apr 15, 2022

Great course; over-streched my 81 year old abilities but I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges. It certainly kept me occupied this winter. Thanks to Prof. G and all your assistants. (The test man was particulaly "devious," especially the final.

By MELGAREJO E A

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Jan 1, 2021

I congratulate the work of Professor Robert W Ghrist. It tests our potential to pass. It was a pleasure to complete it successfully. It's a great course.

Note: the videos are very creative, it is a "bonus to consider"

By a l s

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Aug 24, 2017

The course content is really satisfying. The difficulty in Challenges is quite cool while the homework problems and the tests are reasonable. I kind of of fell in love with math with Prof. Ghrist help.

By Maximilian M

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Jan 11, 2016

This course is tricky and also excellent. I am a computer science student from germany, and it took me quite some time and effort to pass it. The course is well structured, and can be done in time.

By 高宇

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Mar 11, 2019

Although still confused with differential equation, I have made great pregross on calculus, and even mathmatics. This is another to watch the world and reconstruct my mind facing problems.

By sohil g

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May 24, 2023

An amazing course overall. Passing this was not easy and helped me develop skills pertaining to calculus that helped me gain a deeper understanding of the topic.

By Shaurya V B R

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Sep 21, 2023

Great Course with very good and challenging problems, Must do the other parts to pass but it was a great summer's work

By kanagaratnam j

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Jun 6, 2016

It was very helpful to understand calculus and application.

this Vedio lesson and animation very helpfull.

By Achintya h s

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Jun 28, 2020

Very challenging, extremely helpful for those who are studying or will study calculus in college.

By Ignacio M

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Oct 8, 2017

Excellent set of courses! I really hope there will be a multivariable course in the same fashion.

By jonas m

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Jul 26, 2019

Great course, although quite challenging at parts. Nevertheless, the fruits are rewarding!

By Fei G

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Sep 6, 2020

Thank you, prof/g and your team! This is a long & challenging journey, but I enjoyed it!

By Matt J

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Jun 11, 2019

This fifth unit is highly original! I loved the "digital calculus" part.

By Carlos T B

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Feb 25, 2021

Absolutely Fantastic. I really enjoyed. It makes you work hard

By CMC

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Jul 10, 2018

An introduction to numerical analysis was exactly what I need.

By Snehal P

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Aug 2, 2020

It was really wonderful course. Everything was excellent.

By Randal S

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Feb 15, 2021

Comprehensive and Professor Ghrist is excellent!

By George P

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Dec 20, 2017

A course from the future of education!

By Maarten B

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Sep 25, 2017

I would highly suggest trying it out!

By maunil c

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Jan 24, 2016

professor's explanation is the best.

By Adam R

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Jul 8, 2019

So helpful and makes math beautiful

By An H T

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Sep 2, 2021

One of the best, but underrated!

By 키키

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Dec 31, 2020

Wonderful course, great journey!

By TANMOY R

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Jan 20, 2021

This is very interesting part