MA-168 Mathematics for Biologist
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leaders:
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- Shaista Kanwal
- Peder Kristian Knutson
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Functions of one variable, elementary functions, derivation and integration, simple differential equations, applications.
Learning outcomes
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Explain and use central concepts regarding functions of one variable
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Use the properties over the elementary functions
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Derivate and integrate
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Solve simple differential equations
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Make simple models and solve practical problems
Examination requirements
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises. The course has an expected workload of around 266 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 5-hour written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MA-163 – Calculus 1 | 10 |
| MA-183 – Calculus 1 | 10 |