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MIT OpenCourseWare: Single Variable Calculus (18.01SC)

Run by MIT OpenCourseWare

OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced, about 150 hours (MIT's estimate for its own students)FreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>MIT's full undergraduate single-variable calculus course (18.01SC), released via OpenCourseWare in the OCW Scholar format – designed specifically for independent learners. The course was taught by Prof. David Jerison and covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, concluding with a brief study of infinite series.</p><ul><li>Five units: Differentiation, Applications of Differentiation, The Definite Integral and its Applications, Techniques of Integration, and Exploring the Infinite</li><li>Learning resources include lecture videos, lecture notes, problem sets with full solutions, problem-solving videos, and past exams with solutions</li><li>Self-paced; no enrolment, deadlines, or credit</li><li>Suitable for advanced JC students and those preparing for university-level mathematics, physics, or engineering</li><li>Freely available under a Creative Commons licence</li></ul>

Who can apply

Open to anyone; MIT lists the prerequisites as high school algebra and trigonometry, and prior experience with calculus is helpful but not essential.

How to apply

Open the course on MIT OpenCourseWare and work through the sessions of its five units in order; it is designed for independent study, and the whole course can also be downloaded.

What you get

Skills training

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by MIT OpenCourseWare.

Who can apply?+

Open to anyone; MIT lists the prerequisites as high school algebra and trigonometry, and prior experience with calculus is helpful but not essential.

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Open the course on MIT OpenCourseWare and work through the sessions of its five units in order; it is designed for independent study, and the whole course can also be downloaded.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 29 September 2026