If you have a
little bit of anxiety
around the idea of
taking calculus,
I would encourage you
to give it a chance.
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We don't all learn
in the same way.
So we are going to be
teaching the same content.
In different ways.
I'd say my teaching style
is somewhat laid back.
I'm the only instructor
that's using a blackboard.
And I prefer a
fountain pen and paper.
I want to make calculus
a bit more human.
I'll be teaching
with a tablet.
We're going to look at
the infinitely large,
the infinitely small.
HANNAH FRY: There's going
to be a lot of storytelling
alongside calculus.
JOHN URSCHEL: I hate to do
this to my hometown team.
But we're going to look at
the Buffalo Bills fan base
as our example for
exponential decay.
So here we go.
Lo d-hi minus hi
d-lo over lo-lo.
What?
Let's piece it together.
HANNAH FRY: There are these
mathematical functions
in the things that
make us happy.
This is an example of taking
something in the real world.
I'm giving you more information
through the equations.
Basically, if you're in your
20s, enjoy it while it lasts.
There is no reason why
everyone shouldn't have access
to the very best education.
JOHN URSCHEL: I hope this
course can be a gateway
to help students from
different backgrounds
to start their college career.
HANNAH FRY: Calculus
is this place
where, once you've
mastered the rules,
you can let your curiosity
run completely riot.
Welcome to Calculus 1.
Let's get started.
Let's get started.
Let's get started.
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