Study Programmes 2016-2017
MATH0494-1  
General mathematics 1
Duration :
22h Th, 24h Pr, 8h REM, 10h AUTR
Number of credits :
Bachelor in bioengineering4
Lecturer :
Catherine Charles
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
  • Vector algebra
  • Numbers and function
  • Limits and continuity
  • Derivatives and applications
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
To provide basics in mathematics to students majoring in bioengineering, with initiation to the main tools of vector algebra and differential calculus (one variable) and their applications in problem analysis and solution. After completing the course, the student is expected to apply differential calculus (one variable) to function study and numerical calculus.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Differential calculus of Belgian secundary schools with 4 hours/week in mathematics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Lectures : 22h Practical Works : 24h
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :
Course notes (on e-campus).
Assessment methods and criteria :
  • Written examination related to practical works (60%)
  • Written examination related to lectures (35%)
  • Personal report during the academic year (5%)
If the note related to practical works (with personal report) or the note related to lectures <8/20, the global note is not >9/20.
Detailed information are on e-campus (coordinatrice pédagogique).
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Charles, Catherine (Chargée de cours) GxABT/SIMa 081 62 24 53 C.Charles@ulg.ac.be