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n.BA.BT.Mat1.21HS (Mathematics 1)
Module: Mathematics 1
This information was generated on: 06 February 2025
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
Additional available versions:
1.0 start 01 August 2021
Course: Mathematics 1
No.
n.BA.BT.Mat1.21HS.V
Title
Mathematics 1
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 06 February 2025.