Dr. Trefor Bazett

Dr. Trefor Bazett is the channel of Trefor Bazett, an Associate Teaching Professor of mathematics at the University of Victoria in Canada. He has a PhD in algebraic topology from the University of Toronto.

The channel has full playlists of university courses, including calculus, linear algebra, discrete maths and differential equations. Alongside these are shorter videos on surprising maths ideas, tips for learning effectively and discussions about university life. The style is relaxed and visual, with clear handwritten working.

Some highlights include:

A clear explanation of all the trigonometry needed before starting calculus.

What happens if you keep pressing the cosine button on a calculator, and the theorem that explains it.

A full tutorial on LaTeX, the typesetting system used to write scientific reports and theses.

The channel has around 622,000 subscribers.

Every engineering degree is built on maths, especially calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. These are exactly the courses Dr Bazett teaches. His videos are a good bridge from A level maths to first year university, and help students see whether a maths-heavy degree suits them. The full course playlists are free and well organised, so they can be used to get ahead before university or to revisit a tricky topic. The video on LaTeX is useful too, because engineers and scientists use it to write reports and papers. His videos about learning effectively offer good advice for any student facing a demanding course.