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| MATH0437-1 | Mathematics
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| Duration : | 45h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Pascal Dupont |
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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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| All year long, with partial in January |
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Course contents :
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| Contents :
- Elementary functions : polynoms, logarithms, exponentials;
- Calculus (one variable) : concepts of limits, derivatives, integrals;
- Calculus (more than one variable)
- Systems of equations;
- Financial Mathematics : Simple interest, compound interest, annuities and sinking funds, loans.
- Application to management and economic sciences.
- Matrix algebra (up to determinant computation).
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| According to the ILO's of the program, the student will globally learn to use mathematical tools to solve management problems.
Particularly, the main objectives are:
learning of rigor in mathematics;
applying mathematics in management;
solving concrete problems;
using and applying mathematical models.
The target competences are:
- analyzing scientifically situations,
- solving problemes,
- modelizing,
- arguing,
- communicating.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Elementary algebra : fraction, power, operations priority, proper use of parenthesis; First and second degree functions and their graphs. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises with small groups of students |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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- Face-to-face lectures.
- Practice sessions.
- Possibility to attend "questions-and-answers" session weekly.
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes and exercices are available via Lol@. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written and/or oral exams, with MCQ and answers to develop (2 parts : at the end of each quarter). |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is taught in French. |
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Contacts :
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| Instructor :
Pascal Dupont,
HEC-École de Gestion de l'ULg,
Rue Louvrex 14,
4000 Liège.
(Building N1, Room 327),
Tél. : +32 4 232 73 03 ;
courriel: pascal.dupont@ulg.ac.be
Assistant :
Sabine Maron,
HEC-École de Gestion de l'ULg,
Rue Louvrex 14,
4000 Liège.
(Building N1, Room 306),
Tél. : +32 4 232 73 01 ;
courriel: pascal.dupont@ulg.ac.be |
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