Calculus is about change. One function tells how quickly another function is changing. Professor Strang shows how calculus applies to ordinary life situations.

Six Functions, Six Rules, and Six Theorems

Differential Equations of Motion

Power Series/Euler's Great Formula

Linear Approximation/Newton's Method

Derivatives of ln y and sin ^-1 (y)

Differential Equations of Growth

Growth Rates & Log Graphs

Inverse Funtions f ^-1 (y) and the Logarithm x = ln y

Product Rule and Quotient Rule

Chains f(g(x)) and the Chain Rule

I could have watched these when I was still in college.  Maybe I would have passed.

I wish

Great overview, very helpful as a catchup/review tool if going back to school and need to refresh

Well Done

Highlights of Calculus - Videos

Big Picture of Calculus

At the top and bottom of a curve (Max and Min), the slope is zero. The "second derivative" shows whether the curve is bending down or up.

Max and Min and Second Derivative

Professor Strang explains how the "magic number e" connects to ordinary things like the interest on a bank account.

The Exponential Function

The second half of calculus looks for the distance traveled even when the speed is changing. Finding this "integral" is the opposite of finding the derivative. Professor Strang explains how the integral adds up little pieces to recover the total distance.

Big Picture: Integrals

Derivative of sin x and cos x

Limits and Continuous Functions

The best podcasts about ourselves as well as the world through the lense of Science. Specific topics include things about our brain, emotions to biology, physics and more!

Best Episodes on Science, Humans & The World

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!