Calculus for Data Science

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

All aboard for the Calculus line! We track the curves of data through the stations of logic. Mind the gap between the variables as we accelerate toward machine learning mastery.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Define calculus within modern computational frameworks

Station 01: The Language of Change▶

• Visualize data points as geometric coordinates

Station 02: Data and Geometry▶

• Explain mathematical functions as input processors

Station 03: Functions as Machines▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Illustrate how limits approach specific target values

Station 04: The Concept of Limits▶

• Measure instantaneous rates of change visually

Station 05: Slopes of Curves▶

• Calculate total accumulation using definite integrals

Station 06: Area Under Curves▶

• Analyze how multiple variables influence outcomes

Station 07: Variable Relationships▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Apply standard formulas for finding derivatives

Station 08: Derivative Rules▶

• Execute fundamental methods for finding integrals

Station 09: Integral Techniques▶

• Compute change rates for single variables independently

Station 10: Partial Derivatives▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Optimize algorithms using iterative error reduction

Station 11: Gradient Descent▶

• Evaluate model accuracy through error measurement

Station 12: Loss Function Analysis▶

• Apply chain rules to complex neural networks

Station 13: Chain Rule Utility▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Describe signal flow through hidden network layers

Station 14: Backpropagation Logic▶

• Integrate calculus concepts into predictive modeling

Station 15: Model Training Synthesis▶

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