University of Colorado Boulder
Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science
University of Colorado Boulder

Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

This course is part of Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math Specialization

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Jane Wall

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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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.5

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Intermediate level

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8 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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Prepare for a degree

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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 quizzes

Simple induction proofs and limits at infinity for functions

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4 videos4 quizzes

What is a derivative? Calculate simple derivatives from the definition of a derivative.

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4 videos4 quizzes

Use the product and chain rules to calculate the derivatives of more complicated functions.

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4 videos3 quizzes

Use where derivatives are positive and negative to help graph a function.

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4 videos4 quizzes

Use derivatives to find the maximum and minimum values of functions.

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4 videos1 quiz

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Jane Wall
University of Colorado Boulder
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