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Growth Paths / Economics 2: Maths for economists
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Economics 2: Maths for economists
Calculus and linear algebra, from the Mathematics curriculum.
Calculus and linear algebra, from the Mathematics curriculum. Free courses, a free self-check for each, and real work confirmed by 3 people. Part of the Varsity Curriculum: Economics, modelled on a typical 4-year undergraduate program.
4 required outcomes52 weeksCredential on completion
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Learn Differentiation (MIT Calculus 1A)
Calculus: differentiation: reuses an outcome Powstik already has.
Take this Challenge →2 milestones
- 1Do the course work in public
- 2Show a derivative at work in code
20
Skills
Learn Integration (MIT Calculus 1B)
Calculus: integration: reuses an outcome Powstik already has.
Take this Challenge →2 milestones
- 1Do the course work in public
- 2Measure something with an integral
30
Skills
Learn Multivariable Calculus (MIT 18.02SC)
Multivariable calculus: reuses an outcome Powstik already has.
Take this Challenge →2 milestones
- 1Do the course work in public
- 2Find the best point with gradients
40
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Derive the Linear Algebra Behind Machine Learning
Linear algebra: reuses an outcome Powstik already has.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Master Vectors, Matrices, and Linear Transformations
- 2Apply Linear Algebra to ML Algorithm Derivations
- 3Present Linear Algebra for ML to an Expert Reviewer
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