Study programme 2014 - 2015 [New Decree on Higher Education]*
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Medicine à la Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-B1-MEDECI-004-MCompulsory UEDUMONT MartineM184 - Biomathématiques
  • DUMONT Martine
Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HE(*) HTP(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français2024303.003.001st term
AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HE(*) HTP(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-BIMA-101Mathematics introduction20.0024.0030.00100.00%

Objectives of general skills

  • Describe, organise, analyse and prioritise the phenomena observed in the medical field
    • Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
    • Understand and apply mathematical translations of large models and 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
  • Develop reasoning skills
    • Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the area of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses

UE's Learning outcomes

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

UE Content

See'AA M-BIMA-101 Mathematical introduction to life sciences.
Very first principles of analysis (functions of one and several variables), elements of vectorial analysis, integrals, complex numbers,  elements of differential equations.

Prior experience

Mathematical elements required at the start of medical studies

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

  • Written examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

  • Written examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

  • Written examination

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

A.A.Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-BIMA-101
  • Course
  • Exercices

Mode of delivery

A.A.Mode of delivery
M-BIMA-101
  • Face to face

Required Reading

A.A.Required Reading
M-BIMA-101Note de cours - Introduction mathématique aux sciences de la vie. Transparents - Martine Dumont
Notes d'exercices - Partie 1 - Introduction mathématique aux sciences de la vie. Syllabus d'exercices. - Martine Dumont
Notes d'exercices - Partie 2 - Introduction mathématique aux sciences de la vie. Syllabus d'exercices : solutions. - Martine Dumont

Required Learning Resources/Tools

A.A.Required Learning Resources/Tools
M-BIMA-101Not applicable

Recommended Reading

A.A.Recommended Reading
M-BIMA-101

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

A.A.Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-BIMA-101Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

A.A.Other Recommended Reading
M-BIMA-101Stewart J Analyse Vol I et II, (De Boeck) (partim)

Term 1 Assessment - type

A.A.Term 1 Assessment - type
M-BIMA-101
  • Written examination

Term 1 Assessment - comments

A.A.Term 1 Assessment - comments
M-BIMA-101Exercices and one question about theory. No MCQ.

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

A.A.Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
M-BIMA-101
  • Written examination

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

A.A.Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
M-BIMA-101Exercices and one question about theory. No MCQ.

Term 2 Assessment - type

A.A.Term 2 Assessment - type
M-BIMA-101
  • Written examination

Term 2 Assessment - comments

A.A.Term 2 Assessment - comments
M-BIMA-101Exercices and one question about theory. No MCQ.

Term 3 Assessment - type

A.A.Term 3 Assessment - type
M-BIMA-101
  • Written examination

Term 3 Assessment - comments

A.A.Term 3 Assessment - comments
M-BIMA-101Exercices and one question about theory. No MCQ.
UE : Programme component - AA : Teaching activity
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTP : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes.