Are you interested in Data Science but lack the math background for it? Has math always been a tough subject that you tend to avoid? This course will teach you the most fundamental Calculus concepts that you will need for a career in Data Science without a ton of unnecessary proofs and techniques that you may never use. Consider this an expressway to Data Science with approachable methods and friendly concepts that will guide you to truly understanding the most important ideas in Differential Calculus. We will review some algebra basics, talk about what a derivative is, compute some simple derivatives and apply the basics of derivatives to graphing and maximizing functions.
Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science
Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science
This course is part of Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math Specialization
Instructor: Jane Wall
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Practice working with logarithm properties and how logarithm functions behave graphically.
Identify the difference between a continuous and non-continuous function.
Solidify an understanding of what a derivative is calculating.
Understand how to use derivatives to create graphs of functions.
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ST
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
Excellent course for students who want to refresh their memory of calculus and simple algebra before diving into more complicated concepts. It really helped me. Thanks
JR
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
Good course. Teacher had problems with keeping equations and graphs in viewing area.
AL
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
This course is a little brief; however, it could serve as an excellent refresher to someone who hasn't taken Calculus 1 for a while.
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