# Pre-University Calculus

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- Understand, visualize and manipulate different elementary functions, like power functions, roots, polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Understand, visualize and solve equations and inequalities involving these elementary functions.
- Understand the concept of differentiation and calculate the derivatives of compositions of elementary functions.
- Understand the concept of integration and to use some elementary integration techniques.
- Understand, visualize and manipulate geometric objects in the plane, such as vectors, lines, circles and more general curves.

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- Type
  Course
- Location
  Online
- Pacing
  Starts anytime / Self-paced
- Length

  For instructor paced courses this is the length of the course.

  For self-paced courses this is the length of the course if you spend the amount of time per week as specified. You're free to go faster or slower as you see fit.

  8 Weeks
- Effort
  6 - 8 Hours per week

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- [Science and Engineering Prep: Pre-university Calculus and Physics](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/science-and-engineering-prep-pre-university-calculus-and-physics/)

- [Bart van den Dries](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/bart-van-den-dries/)
- [Fokko van de Bult](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/fokko-van-de-bult/)
- [Roelof Koekoek](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/roelof-koekoek/)
- [Wolter Groenevelt](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/wolter-groenevelt/)
- [Iris Smit](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/iris-smit/)

- Overview

  **Prepare for Introductory Calculus courses. Refresh or become familiar with some elementary level mathematics needed for BSc studies in technical universities.**

  Mathematics is the language of Science, Engineering and Technology. Calculus is an elementary Mathematical course in any Science and Engineering Bachelor. Pre-university Calculus will prepare you for the Introductory Calculus courses by revising four important mathematical subjects that are assumed to be mastered by beginning Bachelor students: functions, equations, differentiation and integration. After this course you will be well prepared to start your university calculus course.

  You will learn to understand the necessary definitions and mathematical concepts needed and you will be trained to apply those and solve mathematical problems. You will feel confident in using basic mathematical techniques for your first calculus course at university-level, building on high-school level mathematics. We aim to teach you the skills, but also to show you how mathematics will be used in different engineering and science disciplines.

  ##### Education method

  This is a self-paced course consisting of 7 modules (or weeks) and 1 final exam. The modules consist of a collection of 3-5 minute lecture videos, inspirational videos on the use of mathematics in Science, Engineering and Technology, (interactive) exercises and homework.

  The videos, practice exercises and homework are available free of charge in the audit track. In the ID-verified track, necessary if you pursue a certificate, you can additionally access the final exam.

  **Open MOOC Award**\
  This course has been awarded with the 2016 Open Education Award for Excellence in the category 'Open MOOC' by the Open Education Consortium.
- Qualifications

  ##### Chartered Engineering Competences

  All our online courses and programs have been matched to the competences determined by [KIVI’s Competence Structure](https://charteredengineer.nl/competence-structure/), a common frame of reference for everyone, across all disciplines, levels and roles.

  These competences apply to this course:

  - A1: Extend your theoretical knowledge of new and advancing technologies.
- Admission

  This course revises high school level mathematics and is aimed to close the readiness gap between high school and university.

- Course format: MOOC

  **This course is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)**. Our MOOCs are delivered on edX.org and are open to all. They include video lectures, readings, assignments, and community discussions. Content is free, with optional certificates and additional exercises available for a fee.

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