Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding open courseware resources for Calculus (Calc 1-3) and Physics (Physics 1-2) that can be accessed at one's own pace. Participants share specific courses from MIT's OpenCourseWare and discuss their content and structure in relation to traditional college courses.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks open courseware that allows self-paced learning for Calculus and Physics, expressing frustration with incomplete courses and enrollment requirements.
- Another participant identifies two MIT courses, Single Variable Calculus and Multivariable Calculus, suggesting they cover the material typically found in Calc 1-3, and questions if anything is missing.
- A suggestion is made to take the ordinary multivariable calculus course after completing the single variable course, emphasizing the importance of foundational understanding before moving to more theoretical courses.
- One participant reflects on their own course history, clarifying that the MIT courses align with their understanding of Calc 1-3, while also mentioning other math courses they have taken.
- Another participant confirms that MIT's single variable course without theory corresponds to Calc 1 and 2, while the multivariable course corresponds to Calc 3.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the equivalence of the MIT courses to traditional Calc 1-3, but there is no consensus on the completeness of the courses or the best order to take them. Some uncertainty remains regarding the specific content covered in the suggested courses.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of certainty about course equivalencies and the completeness of the material, with some referencing personal experiences and others focusing on the structure of the courses.