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2007 - 2008 / Course descriptions / BR100305 Mathematics for chemistry and biology.  

BR100305 Mathematics for chemistry and biology.

Course Code
BR100305

Course Name
Mathematics for chemistry and biology.

Credits
5.00

Target Audience
Students who study chemistry and biology.

Prerequisites

Admission to the programme

Objectives

The course should give a basis for understanding chemistry, biology and statistics, by learning the mathematical logical way of thinking, use of abstract symbols and mathematical techniques. The mathematics course should give a basis for further studies.

Topics

-Techniques for calculations with applications in chemistry, biology and physics
-Arithmetics, Algebra, Calculation with logarithms
-Equations
-Linear and non-linear functions
-Linearization of non-linear functions
-Graphical presentation
-Differentiation, integration and differential equations
-Use of the calculator TI 84 (Texas Instruments 84) or a new model if TI 84 is replaced in the TI sortiment will be taught.

Instruction

Lectures and Exercises

Mandatory Assignments

Admission to the exam requires approval of two of four compulsory exercises.

Evaluation

Written exam, 3 hours.

Revised date
2007.03.06

Revised by
Jan Gunnar Moe