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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There are 6 modules in this course
Review of algebra concepts including functions and logarithms
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9 videos9 assignments
Simple induction proofs and limits at infinity for functions
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4 videos4 assignments
What is a derivative? Calculate simple derivatives from the definition of a derivative.
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4 videos4 assignments
Use the product and chain rules to calculate the derivatives of more complicated functions.
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4 videos3 assignments
Use where derivatives are positive and negative to help graph a function.
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4 videos4 assignments
Use derivatives to find the maximum and minimum values of functions.
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4 videos1 assignment
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JR
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Good course. Teacher had problems with keeping equations and graphs in viewing area.
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Quick and to the point; this was a fantastic way to freshen up on my old math skills from long ago. Only small complaint was the occasional off-screen white-boarding, but was manageable.
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Reviewed on Oct 6, 2024
More a survey of material than skills development but it was covered well and clearly.
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