Study programme 2022-2023Français
Mathematical Introduction to Life Sciences
Programme component of Bachelor's in Pharmacy (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-B1-PHARMA-003-MCompulsory UERIVIERE Cédric
  • RIVIERE Cédric

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français2222030033.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-BIOG-410Math. intro to life sciences22220300Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • 1. Pharmaceutical expertise: Use a foundation of concepts and knowledge in health sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
    • Understand and integrate the fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, botany) involved in the specific fields of pharmaceutical sciences
    • Understand and apply mathematical translations of large models and chemical and/or biological phenomena through abstract reasoning
    • Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
    • Perceive spatial distribution, and understand two- and three-dimensional representations and interconvert them
  • 2. Scientific method: Solve pharmaceutical problems using their knowledge and critical mind.
    • Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
    • Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
  • 3. Communication: Communicate in an appropriate, efficient, rigorous and respectful way in a professional perspective.
    • Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
    • Summarise, explain, and argue

Learning Outcomes of UE

Meaning of various mathematical operators and symbols to be met in any mathematical formulation.
Elements of calculus necessary for phramacy  studies cursus

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

See AA S-BIOG-410

Prior Experience

Elementary mathematics

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-BIOG-410
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés
  • Remédiations intégrées à un type d'AA

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-BIOG-410
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-410Syllabus available on Moodle

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-410Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-BIOG-410Biocalculus Calculus for the Life Sciences By James Stewart and Troy Day

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-BIOG-410Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
S-BIOG-410
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-410None

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
S-BIOG-410
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-BIOG-410
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-410None
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 19/04/2022
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 20/06/2023
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