- Docente: Carlo Alberto Bosello
- Credits: 9
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Augusto Muracchini (Modulo 1) Carlo Alberto Bosello (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Biological Sciences (cod. 8012)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Biological Sciences (cod. 8012)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has gained a basic knowledge of undergraduate level mathematics necessary for the solution of both classical and modern problems in biological science. This includes a basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics
Course contents
1) Differential calculus: limits, derivatices, estrema of a function, convexity. Qualitative study of functions.
2) Integral calculus: definition of integral and main properties, integration techniques (by parts, change of variable). Improper integrals.
3) Differential equations.
4) Elements of linear algebra: linear systems, linear maps, matrices.
5) Elements of probability abd statistics.
Readings/Bibliography
Suggested textbook:
M. Abate, "Matematica e statistica - le basi per le scienze della vita", McGraw-Hill
Another book useful for some topics:
A. Guerraggio, "Matematica per le scienze", PearsonTeaching methods
Class lessons: learning of mathematical concepts takes place with the help of examples taken from natural phoenomena.
Also, exercises are held weekly.
Assessment methods
A written exam including both exercises and theoretical questions.
Office hours
See the website of Carlo Alberto Bosello
See the website of Augusto Muracchini