B1868 - FONDAMENTI DI MATEMATICA, PROBABILITA' E STATISTICA (8 CFU)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has a basic knowledge of mathematics providing the solution of classical and modern problems in the biological sciences. He knows the basics notions of mathematical analysis, algebra, probability and statistics.

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 elementary Probability

5) Elements of Statistics, confidence intervals and statistical tests.

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

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.

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Lecture notes on the online platform Virtuale and updated record of lessons.

Office hours

See the website of Emanuele Mingione

See the website of Pierluigi Contucci

See the website of Giacomo De Palma