n.BA.BT.Mat1.21HS (Mathematics 1) 
Module: Mathematics 1
This information was generated on: 19 April 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.Mat1.21HS
Title
Mathematics 1
Credits
4

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2022

 

Study Programme Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 1st Semester
Module Coordinator Lukas Hollenstein
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 54 02 / lukas.hollenstein@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Lukas Hollenstein
Entrance Requirements BMS-level knowledge and LSFM Maths prep course
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will be able to
  • categorize and solve elementary equations.
  • apply sequences and series in the context of iterative processes and calculate their limits.
  • recognise elementary function types, modify them, combine them, name their properties and apply them to concrete problems.
  • calculate derivatives and use them in the context of extreme value problems and approximation methods.
  • calculate elementary integrals.
Module Content
  • Fundamentals (repetition)
  • Sequences, series & limits
  • Elementary functions, combinations & application
  • Significance of derivatives and differentiation rules
  • Curve sketching & approximation methods
  • Significance of integration, elementary integration techniques
Follow-up Modules Mathematics 2
Methods of Instruction  Lectures focusing on applications, guided self-study (exercises) in practice groups, autonomous self-study (preparation and follow-up with instructional videos & script)
Digital Resources Script, exercises, instructional videos
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 42
 Guided Self-Study 14
 Independent Self-Study 64
 Total Workload 120
Classroom Attendance Yes, attendance is mandatory.
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester as e-assessment and on paper (67%)

The course work (33%) component consists of several assignments (e.g. written tests, e-assessments, small group assignments).

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments The Mathematics 1 module is part of the Mathematics 1 module group.

 

Note

Course: Mathematics 1
No.
n.BA.BT.Mat1.21HS.V
Title
Mathematics 1

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