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Johns Hopkins University
Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Koç University
Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Tecnológico de Monterrey
2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Physics, Graphing, Derivatives
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
339 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Johns Hopkins University
Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Probability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Tecnológico de Monterrey
3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphical Tools, Derivatives
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
230 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Derivatives
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
714 reviews
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Funciones algebraicas y trascendentes
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Software, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Geometry, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives
5
Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
National Taiwan University
頑想學概率：機率一 (Probability (1))
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Combinatorics
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
360 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
École Polytechnique
Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Universidad de los Andes
Aprendizaje de las matemáticas de primaria
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Arithmetic, Geometry, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
491 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Combinatorics and Probability
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Simulations
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
861 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots: Johns Hopkins University
Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators: Koç University
2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático: Tecnológico de Monterrey
Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
Funciones algebraicas y trascendentes : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration: Johns Hopkins University
頑想學概率：機率一 (Probability (1)): National Taiwan University
Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2: École Polytechnique

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