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AdelaideX: MathTrackX: Differential Calculus

Discover concepts and techniques relating to differentiation and how they can be applied to solve real world problems.

MathTrackX: Differential Calculus
4 weeks
3–6 hours per week
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Starts Mar 28

About this course

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This course is part three of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in mathematical fundamentals and how they can be applied in the real world.

This course will cover basic concepts and techniques relating to differentiation; a fundamental tool of calculus. Derivatives are key to the understanding of rates of change, that is the extent to which a function responds to changes in a dependent variable.

Guided by experts from the School of Mathematics and the Maths Learning Centre at the University of Adelaide, this course will cover concepts and techniques to provide a foundation for the applications of differentiation in STEM related careers and/or further study at the undergraduate level.

Join us as we provide opportunities to develop your skills and confidence in applying mathematics to solve real world problems.

At a glance

  • Institution: AdelaideX
  • Subject: Math
  • Level: Introductory
  • Prerequisites:
    None
  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated programs:
  • Associated skills:Derivatives, Basic Math, Differential Calculus, Calculus

What you'll learn

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  • How derivatives relate to the slope of a function

  • How to calculate the derivative of polynomials and special functions

  • Differentiation rules for evaluating the derivative of non-trivial functions

  • The concept and application of ‘the second derivative’

  • How to use differentiation to solve problems in basic motion, mechanics and optimisation.

This course is part of MathTrackX XSeries Program

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Expert instruction
6 high-quality courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
6 months
3 - 6 hours per week

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