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University of Colorado System
Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
328 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Data Integration, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry, Physics
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Data Analysis Software, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Tecnológico de Monterrey
1.- El Cálculo - Modelo Lineal
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Graphing
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs
Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Finite Element Methods, Matlab, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Estimation, Algorithms, Derivatives
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
National Taiwan University
機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
930 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Geometry
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Koç University
Doğrusal Cebir II: Kare Matrisler, Hesaplama Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar / Linear Algebra II: Square Matrices, Calculation Methods and Applications
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
University of Pennsylvania
Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.2K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Koç University
Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Physics, Derivatives
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Vector Calculus for Engineers
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Trigonometry, Physics, Algebra, Derivatives
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.4K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives: Johns Hopkins University
1.- El Cálculo - Modelo Lineal: Tecnológico de Monterrey
Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations: National Taiwan University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review: Johns Hopkins University
Doğrusal Cebir II: Kare Matrisler, Hesaplama Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar / Linear Algebra II: Square Matrices, Calculation Methods and Applications: Koç University
Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation: Johns Hopkins University
Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation: University of Pennsylvania

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