Catch-up course in mathematics

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 1BBIO-11 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 23,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) David Eelbode Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No preceding knowledge required. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) In this first term course you obtain the skills and knowledge that is necessary to understand and master the mathematics lessons, in the second term. This course is optional. It is however in particular recommended to take it if  you have a poor background in mathematics or if you feel insecure about the subject. 3. Course content The course consists of five chapters:  1 Set theory (elementary notions) 2 Numbers (the 5 number fields, and the reason why we need them) 3 Plane geometry (stress on the algebraic treatment, as opposed the the Euclidean axiomatics) 4 trigonometry (learn to work with formulae) 5 real functions (elementary functions and working with polynomials).  4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Handbook "wiskunde voor de beginnende bachelor" by Stijn Verwulgen and Edward Soetens 7. Recommended reading - study material - 8. Tutoring David Eelbode and Nieves Blasco.  laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/10/2010 18:09 david.eelbode