MAT-14803 Mathematics 1
Course
Credits 3.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Tutorial | 35 |
Self-study |
Course coordinator(s) | dr. M de Gee |
Lecturer(s) | dr. M de Gee |
RP Middelveld | |
ir. TJ van de Pol | |
drs. CJA Bloemsma | |
dr. ir. JD Stigter | |
Examiner(s) | prof. dr. J Molenaar |
dr. M de Gee |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Assumed knowledge on:
Dutch VWO Wiskunde A (Mathematics A) or comparable foreign education
Continuation courses:
MAT-14903
Contents:
- equations and functions;
- power functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions;
- differentiation;
- periodic functions;
- integration.
Learning outcomes:
After this course, the student is expected to:
- have working knowledge of basic concepts, methods and techniques from calculus at VWO Mathematics B level;
- be able to apply mathematical knowledge, insights and methods to solve basic problems in the applied sciences using a systematic approach;
- be able to critically reflect upon the results;
- be able to interpret the results in terms of the problem that was modelled mathematically.
Activities:
- before each lesson: extensive preparation by studying the subject matter of the lesson, doing the assigned exercises and formulating questions for the teacher;
- during each lesson: active participation by asking questions and by doing the assigned exercises (possibly in cooperation with other students);
- after each lesson: recapitulation of and reflection on the subject matter of the lesson.
Examination:
Exam with open questions and/or short answer questions and/or multiple choice questions.
Literature:
M. de Gee, Lectur notes, 'Wiskunde van A naarB' (WURshop).
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Restricted Optional for: | BBI | Biology | BSc | 1AF | |
BBT | Biotechnology | BSc | 1AF | ||
BSW | Soil, Water, Atmosphere | BSc | 1MO | ||
BBN | Forest and Nature Conservation | BSc | 2AF | ||
BAS | Animal Sciences | BSc | 2MO | ||
BLP | Landscape Architecture and Planning | BSc | 2AF | ||
BFT | Food Technology | BSc | 1AF | ||
BES | Environmental Sciences | BSc | 1MO | ||
BML | Molecular Life Sciences | BSc | 1AF | ||
BPW | Plant Sciences | BSc | 2AF | ||
BAT | Biosystems Engineering | BSc | 1AF | ||
MFN | Forest and Nature Conservation | MSc | 2MO |