Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus
Johns Hopkins University · View on Coursera ↗
Taught by Joseph W. Cutrone, PhD
Math and LogicData Science
About the course
This course continues your study of calculus by focusing on the applications of integration to vector valued functions, or vector fields. These are functions that assign vectors to points in space, allowing us to develop advanced theories to then apply to real-world problems. We define line integrals, which can be used to fund the work done by a vector field. We culminate this course with Green's Theorem, which describes the relationship between certain kinds of line integrals on closed paths
The dissent
The most-upvoted critical review (1 vote, 3.0★).
“Unfortunately, the instructor gives us formulas but doesn't explain where they come from. I know that the proofs might be quite difficult and beyond the scope of that course, but it would be good to at least give some intuitions. Just knowing formulas and being able to compute things isn't learning mathematics properly. On a positive note, however, the instructor shows how to pick a proper method for a given problem so that we don't end up doing more work than necessary.”
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