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The discussion focuses on finding opencourseware resources for Calculus and Physics that can be accessed at one's own pace. The user has identified MIT's Single Variable Calculus and Multivariable Calculus courses as suitable options, realizing they align with the typical curriculum of Calculus 1-3. There is a preference for courses that emphasize proofs and conceptual understanding to strengthen mathematical grasp. Recommendations are made to complete the ordinary courses before tackling more theoretical ones. Overall, the goal is to ensure a solid foundation in math and physics for advancing to the third year of physics studies.
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I'm trying to brush up on my Calc 1-3, and Physics 1-2. I got up to integration in Thomas' Calculus book no problem. The integration part of it is a bit convoluted to me though. So, I'm trying to find opencourseware that I can look at and go at my own pace through it. I have a few sites, but they either don't seem to have the complete course (like some just cover differentiation, or limits, etc.), or you have to "enroll" and have access to it at certain given times. I want something I can crank through now without having to wait for access to it. If anyone knows of a good resource that has complete courses in the way a typical college would, and where I can access all of it here and now as I'd like, it would be GREATLY appreciated.
 
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Ok, so I think I may have found Calc 1 through 3. I believe in some colleges, it's just two courses, single and multivariable calculus, right?

Here are two MIT courses that I think cover it:

Single Variable Calculus: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-01-single-variable-calculus-fall-2006/pages/syllabus/

Multi Variable Calculus: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-024-multivariable-calculus-with-theory-spring-2011/pages/syllabus/

Between those two, is that what you'd be covering in Calc 1-3, or is it missing anything? I know the multivariable I chose also includes the "emphasis on proofs and conceptual understanding," but that really appeals to me. I would imagine it would help you gain a much firmer grasp on the math, right?
 
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I would suggest you take the ordinary multivariable course (https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-02sc-multivariable-calculus-fall-2010/) after the single variable course you linked or at least complete the ordinary single variable calculus course you listed then this single variable calculus with theory course (https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-014-calculus-with-theory-fall-2010/) before the theoretical calc 3 course you linked
Thanks. After looking into things, I did realize this Single Variable and Multi Variable Calculus courses are essentially Calc 1-3. For some reason, I thought they were labeled Calc 1-3. After looking at my old transcripts, I see it was labeled "Calc 1", "Calc 2", and then I took both "Differential Equations" and one other math course as well. I think the other one may have been called "Linear Algebra" but I'm not 100% sure. They didn't have it at my college during the semester I needed, so I took it at a different college online, and I don't have that transcript on hand.

Trying to make sure I have all the math (and physics of course) needed to pick things up for the 3rd year of physics.
 
MIT's single variable course without theory (18.01) is the equivalent of calc 1 and 2 and the MiT's multivariable calculus without theory course (18.02) is the equivalent of calc 3.
 
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