- Docente: Daniele Tantari
- Credits: 9
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Daniele Tantari (Modulo 1) Daniele Tantari (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biological Sciences (cod. 8012)
Course contents
1) Differential Calculus: limits, derivatives, extremes of a function, convexity. Qualitative study of a function.
2) Integral Calculus: definitions and properties; integration techniques (integration by parts, by substitution). Improper Integrals.
3) Differential equations.
4) Elements of linear algebra: linear systems, linear applications, matrices.
5) Elements of Probability and Statistics.
Readings/Bibliography
Suggested reference:
- D.Benedetto, M. Degli Esposti, C. Maffei, "Matematica per le Scienze della vita", Casa Editrici Ambrosiana;
Suggested readings:
- M. Abate, "Matematica e statistica - le basi per le scienze della vita", McGraw-Hill
- A. Guerraggio, "Matematica per le scienze", Pearson
Teaching methods
Frontal classes: the mathematical concepts are introduced and described through examples inspired by natural phenomena.
Weekly exercise sessions complete the preparation.
Assessment methods
A written exam composed of both practical exercises and theoretical questions.
Teaching tools
Lecture notes and updated record of lessons.
Office hours
See the website of Daniele Tantari