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| MATH0494-1 | General mathematics, 1st part : Algebra and geometry
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Catherine Charles |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, examination in June with partial in January |
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Course contents :
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- Vector algebra
- Straight lines and planes
- Lines and surfaces
- Real vector spaces
- Matrix algebra
- Systems of linear equations
- Coordinates convertion
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To provide basics in mathematics to students majoring in bioengineering, with initiation to the main algebric et geometric tools and their applications in problem analysis and solution.
After completing the course, the student is expected to
- to give the equations (parametric, cartesian, polar, spheric) of straight lines, planes, lines and surfaces
- to solve systems of linear equations via matrix
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Algebra, trigonometry and geometry of Belgian secundary schools with 4 hours/week in mathematics |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures : 20h
Practical Works : 30h |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Course notes. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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- Written examination related to practical works (60%)
- Written examination related to lectures (35%)
- Personal report during the academic year (5%)
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Charles, Catherine (Chargée de cours)
GxABT/SIMa
081 62 24 53
C.Charles@ulg.ac.be |
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