NWI-BP024C
Mathematics for Biologists
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-BP024C
Credits (ECTS)3
Category01 (Introduction)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; BioWetenschappen;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. F. Zeldenrust
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Lecturer
dr. F. Zeldenrust
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Contactperson for the course
dr. F. Zeldenrust
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Examiner
dr. F. Zeldenrust
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Academic year2019
Period
KW4  (13/04/2020 to 30/08/2020)
Starting block
KW4
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the main mathematical methods and tools as used in biology, commonly known as 'Calculus'.

At the end of the course the student can
  • understand texts that include basic mathematical equations such as comonly used in the scientific biological literature
  • apply mathematical concepts and methods to common problems in biology
  • solve basic mathematical problems
  • report on how the solution of the aforementioned basic mathematical problems were derived, i.e. correctly formulate mathematical solutions
Content

Level

Presumed foreknowledge

Test information
  • exam
  • Specifics

    Test information
    • exam

    Prerequisites
    At the start of the course, you are expected to be at the level of 'VWO Mathematics B' of the Dutch secondary school system. You will do a pre-test before the start of the course to see if this is the case, and if not extra study material will be provided.

    Recommended materials
    Laptop
    We will work in a digital learning environment (SOWISO), students need web access.

    Instructional modes
    Course occurrence

    Exam Q4

    Lecture

    Resit Exam Q4

    Tutorial
    Attendance MandatoryYes

    Zelfstudie

    Tests
    Exam
    Test weight1
    Test typeExam
    OpportunitiesBlock KW4, Block KW4