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Course code: BHS10171o13Semester: 2013/2014 winter
Name: MATHEMATICS
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 80
Lecturer: dr Mariusz Grządziel
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: W1 - The student has the knowledge of selected topics in mathematics (probability theory in particular). He/she understands the meaning of mathematics and statistics for describing and interpreting of phenomena and processes in life sciences. [BH1 - W03, R1A_W01, InzA_W02]. Skills: Student is able to communicate precisely orally, in writing and in a graphical way [BH1 _U02, R1A_U02].
Competences:
Prerequisites: Mathematics at the basic matura level
Course content: Functions: linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic. Number sequence. Limit of a sequence. Limit of a function. Derivative of a function. Maximum, minimum of a function. Application of a derivative to curve sketching. Convex and concave functions. Indefinite and definite integral and their application in physics, chemistry and biology. Basic notions of the probability theory.
Recommended literature: 1. Koronacki, J., Mielniczuk, J. : Statystyka dla studentów kierunków technicznych i przyrodniczych, WNT, Warszawa 2001; 2. Kuratowski, K. : Rachunek różniczkowy i całkowy , PWN, Warszawa, 2008; 3. Wrzosek, D.: Matematyka dla biologów, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa, 2008.
Assessment methods: Tutorials: Four written tests (30 minutes). The students will receive points for the tests and for properly solved problems ,,at the blackboard’’ during the classes. The final grade will be based on the sum of obtained points. The students are obliged to participate in the classes – only one absence (which is not caused by illness etc.) is allowed during the semester. Exam: The students that have obtained a grade for the tutorial component of the course
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