Applied Calculus Fall 2025
Projects: From Theory to Practice
Recommended videos
Below are a few video resources that complement the course material.
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Veritasium — "What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning"
Watch on YouTube — Veritasium
Description: Derek Muller explores how AI might change how we teach and learn, drawing on insights from past tech shifts and core principles of cognitive science. While AI presents exciting opportunities, it also introduces real risks—especially when it comes to how our brains build knowledge and expertise.
Suggested audience: All students — watch early in the semester.
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FreeCodeCamp.org — "College Calculus - Full Course with Python Code"
Watch on YouTube — FreeCodeCamp.org (full course)
Description: A full-length, lecture-style playlist that teaches calculus with Python examples. Good for students who want a worked-example approach and extra practice implementing ideas in code.
Suggested audience: Students looking for extra practice and those who plan to use Python for assignments or projects.
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3Blue1Brown — "Essence of Calculus" (playlist)
Watch on YouTube — 3Blue1Brown (Essence of Calculus playlist)
Description: A visual and conceptual series that builds deep intuition for limits, derivatives, and integrals. Excellent for developing geometric understanding beyond symbolic manipulation.
Suggested audience: All students, this is an amazing tool for building strong conceptual intuition. I highly recommend it.
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