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Course details
Course code: BIS10008o11
Semester: 2011/2012 winter
Name: MATHEMATICS I
Major: Bioinformatics
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 45
Lecturer: dr Mariusz Grządziel
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: After completing of the course students will know the basic notions of mathematical analysis, such as: limit of a sequence, derivative, indefinite integral, definite integral, and their application in modelling of phenomena and processes in physics, chemistry and biology.

Competences: Passing the course will prepare the students for studying probability theory, mathematical statistics and other branches of mathematics and computer science.

Prerequisites:

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.

Recommended literature: KURATOWSKI, K. (1979). Rachunek różniczkowy i całkowy. PWN. WRZOSEK, D. (2008). Matematyka dla biologów. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.

Assessment methods: Grade for the class Minimum 60% of knowledge to pass

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