| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B1-SCBIOL-005-M | Compulsory UE | DUMONT Martine | M184 - Biomathématiques |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HE(*) | HTP(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 20 | 24 | 30 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HE(*) | HTP(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | Mathematics introduction | 20.00 | 24.00 | 30.00 | 100.00% |
Objectives of general skills
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Understand and use mathematical tools and basic statistics to describe and understand biological concepts
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
- Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
- Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc)
- 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 biology 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
Elementary mathematics
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-102 |
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Mode of delivery
| A.A. | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
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Required Reading
| A.A. | Required Reading |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | Note 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-102 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| A.A. | Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| A.A. | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| A.A. | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | Stewart J Analyse Vol I et II, (De Boeck) (partim) |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| A.A. | Term 1 Assessment - type |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| A.A. | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | One question about theory, several questions about exercices. No MCQ. |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
| A.A. | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
| A.A. | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | One question about theory, several questions about exercices. No MCQ. |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| A.A. | Term 2 Assessment - type |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| A.A. | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | One question about theory, several questions about exercices. No MCQ. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| A.A. | Term 3 Assessment - type |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| A.A. | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| M-BIMA-102 | One question about theory, several questions about exercices. No MCQ. |