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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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About the Course

Learn the mathematics behind the Fibonacci numbers, the golden ratio, and their relationship to each other. These topics may not be taught as part of a typical math curriculum, but they contain many fascinating results that are still accessible to an advanced high school student. The course culminates in an exploration of the Fibonacci numbers appearing unexpectedly in nature, such as the number of spirals in the head of a sunflower. Download the lecture notes from the link https://www.math.hkust.edu.hk/~machas/fibonacci.pdf Watch the promotional video: https://youtu.be/VWXeDFyB1hc...

Top reviews

BH

Oct 28, 2020

Great course concept for about one of the most intriguing concepts in the mathematical world, however I found it on the difficult side especially for those who find math as a challenging topic.

JR

Jul 12, 2020

Someone has said that God created the integers; all the rest is the work of man. After seeing how the Fibonacci numbers play out in nature, I am not so sure about that. A very enjoyable course.

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By Anne P

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Jun 14, 2020

An interesting course with enough 'easy' bits to counteract the very hard parts.

Only thought about improvements would be to see the lecturer smile. For example, he said he'd had fun in the course but his face indicated he was bored by it all. It's nice if you can show that you enjoy the work so students think it's interesting to do.

By Amber M

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May 25, 2021

Super interesting subject. As a person who hasn't taken calculus since high school, I found that some of the exercises were hard to follow, and wished there was more detailed explanations for those who wanted it. I still managed to pass comfortably with the help of the lecture notes and our good friend Google.

By Kim R

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May 28, 2020

Really enjoyed the enthusiasm and interest level of the professor. Math level was cumbersome at times, but overall gained an appreciation for these numbers and their beauty! Thanks for offering this course.

By Sophia R L

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Jun 24, 2020

All topics were very interesting and I love that there were real life examples and history incorporated into subject. The course was engaging and the material was fascinating & useful. I learned a lot!

By Utpal B

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Jun 6, 2018

This course blends the rational thinking of mathematics and the aesthetics of art in nature. Enjoyed it. Thanks Coursera and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

By Catherine K

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Mar 15, 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Interested in the Fibonacci Numbers and Golden Ratio and was looking for more information, this was clearly provided.

By Isaak C

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Sep 2, 2020

It is a great course. If more real life examples of Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio can be illustrated, it will be more fun.

By Devashish N

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Jun 24, 2019

Yeah, the course was fun and i knid of learned a lot of new stuff and I'm satisfied with that.

Good course to learn.

By Kush S

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Jun 30, 2019

Good Course with practical examples and mathematics applied to derivation and understanding of equations.

By Chandrakant N P

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Jul 4, 2018

It was very useful to enhance my knowledge of Golden ration. A very good delivery by Professor Jasnov.

By Roshni S

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Aug 10, 2019

The course has given a deeper insight into the subject. It made me appreciate the subject more.

By Vishal P

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Aug 24, 2022

The course touched base with all the important concepts and was easy to understand.

By Swetha S

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May 29, 2020

It's really interesting and fulfilled!! Thank you so much for this course.

By Michele P

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Oct 2, 2022

I would suggest to introduce some videos about interaction with nature

By Simonne H

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Oct 2, 2023

Interesting content. It shows that math is around us everywhere.

By E

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Jun 29, 2017

Professor, thank you for sharing. Appreciate the opportunity.

By Ashwin K

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Dec 13, 2016

Good course. More problems sets would have been great!

By Frank R B J

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Nov 20, 2021

Would have liked for it to have been a bit longer

By Aditya h

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Aug 10, 2016

More real world examples of Golden Ratio necessary

By AM

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Sep 3, 2017

Give practical examples from history and nature!

By Rohan M

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Aug 4, 2020

Interesting course with practical examples

By Jenshiyaa A A

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Jul 6, 2020

It is really interesting to learn .

By Shikhar b

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Nov 18, 2016

good course, to learn something new

By Brian W

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Dec 29, 2016

Great course! A little short.

By Rahul M

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Dec 29, 2019

Very basic and short course.