Master the essential concepts of integral calculus and discover the fundamental theorem that revolutionizes mathematical analysis. In this comprehensive course, you'll develop expertise in calculating definite and indefinite integrals, apply integration techniques to real-world problems, and understand the profound connection between differentiation and integration.
You'll learn systematic approaches to integration by partial fractions, integration by parts, and trigonometric function integration. Explore practical applications including area calculations, volume of solids of revolution, and curve length determination. The course culminates with the fundamental theorem of calculus, revealing how differentiation and integration form two sides of the same mathematical coin.
By completing this course, you'll gain competency in identifying relevant integration techniques, executing calculations accurately, and understanding differential equations as tools for describing system dynamics. Whether you're pursuing data science, engineering, physics, or advanced analytics, these foundational calculus skills are essential for modeling complex phenomena and solving quantitative challenges. You'll develop the analytical thinking and mathematical precision needed to tackle sophisticated problems across multiple disciplines.
You will be introduced to definite and indefinite integrals this week and will learn how to simplify complex expressions using partial fractions. You are provided with practice integration techniques and will explore how these tools are used in real-world data analysis.
What's included
2 videos12 readings2 assignments2 plugins
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2 videos•Total 4 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
Instructions for this week•2 minutes
12 readings•Total 120 minutes
What to expect from this course•10 minutes
Overview•10 minutes
Self-Study of Provided Materials on Definite and Indefinite Integration•10 minutes
Self-Study of Integration Rules for Elementary Function•10 minutes
Practical Examples for Elementary Integrations•10 minutes
Practical Examples for Elementary Integrations - solutions•10 minutes
Practical Examples Showing Antiderivative and Area Concepts - Questions•10 minutes
Practical Examples Showing Antiderivative and Area Concepts - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study of Materials on Integration by Partial Fractions•10 minutes
Practical Examples Using Partial Fractions - Questions•10 minutes
Practical Examples Using Partial Fractions - Solutions•10 minutes
Weekly summary of learning•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Let's Practice: Definite and Indefinite Integrals and Integration by Partial Fractions•30 minutes
Test Yourself: Definite and Indefinite Integrals and Integration by Partial Fractions•30 minutes
2 plugins•Total 30 minutes
Numbas Questions on Integration Techniques•15 minutes
Numbas Questions on Integration Techniques•15 minutes
Integration by Parts and Applications of integration including areas, volume of revolutions and length of curve
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
Integration by parts is introduced this week alongside applications such as calculating areas, volumes, and curve lengths. You can work through examples and practice problems to understand how integration supports modelling and analysis.
What's included
2 videos20 readings2 assignments1 plugin
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2 videos•Total 5 minutes
Welcome•2 minutes
Instructions for the week•4 minutes
20 readings•Total 200 minutes
Overview•10 minutes
Self-Study of Provided Materials on Integration by Parts•10 minutes
Step-by-Step Walkthrough of Integration by Parts - Questions•10 minutes
Step-by-Step Walkthrough of Integration by Parts - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study of Provided Materials on Trigonometric Integrals•10 minutes
Step-by-Step Examples of Trigonometric Integrals - Questions•10 minutes
Step-by-Step Examples of Trigonometric Integrals - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study of Provided Materials on Applications of Integration•10 minutes
Study of Practical Examples on Applications of Integration - Questions•10 minutes
Study of Practical Examples on Applications of Integration - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study on Volumes of Revolution•10 minutes
Practice on Volumes of Revolution•10 minutes
Practice on Volumes of Revolution - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study on Arc Length Formulas•10 minutes
Practice on Arc Length Examples•10 minutes
Practice on Arc Length Examples - Solutions•10 minutes
Self-Study on Surface Area of Revolution•10 minutes
Examples on Surface Area of Revolution•10 minutes
Examples on Surface Area of Revolution - Solutions•10 minutes
Weekly summary of learning•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Let's Practice: Integration by Parts and Applications of integration including areas, volume of revolutions and length of curve•30 minutes
Test Yourself: Integration by Parts and Applications of integration including areas, volume of revolutions and length of curve•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Practice on Arc Length Problems•15 minutes
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This week we will explore Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, linking differentiation and integration. You are going to study both parts of the theorem and apply it to evaluate definite integrals and understand accumulation.
What's included
2 videos6 readings2 assignments
Show info about module content
2 videos•Total 4 minutes
Welcome•1 minute
Instructions for this week•3 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Overview•10 minutes
Self-Study of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus•10 minutes
Self-Study on Applications of the FTC•10 minutes
Examples of fundamental theorem of calculus - Questions•10 minutes
Examples of fundamental theorem of calculus - Solutions•10 minutes
Summary of the course and next steps •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Let's Practice: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus•30 minutes
Test Yourself: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus•30 minutes
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