2017-2018 / MATH2016-1

General mathematics and modelling of dynamics systems

Duration

24h Th, 24h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in bioengineering4 crédits 
 Master in agricultural bioengineering (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in bioengineering : chemistry and bio-industries (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in environmental bioengineering (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in forests and natural areas engineering (120 ECTS)4 crédits 

Lecturer

Jérôme Bindelle, Catherine Charles, Frank Delvigne, Adeline Fayolle, Benoît Mercatoris

Substitute(s)

Frank Delvigne

Coordinator

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

Matrix algebra  
Differential calculus of functions of two and three variables Double integrals Differential equations (first and second order)
Numerical calculation methods to approximate the integration of first order equations and practical exercises using Matlab

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To complete the basics in mathematics (course MATH0068-1) with some more specialized areas used in other graduate courses.
After completing the course the student is expected to : - understand eigenvalues notion
- understand the differential and integral calculus of functions of two and three variables - solve differential equations (first and second order) using analytical and numerical methods using MatLab  

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

- MATH0494-1 - General mathematics 1
- MATH0493-1 - General mathematics 2
 - MATH0494-1 - General mathematics 3
- basic knowledge in algorithmics
 
 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures : 24 h Practical Works : 24 h

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Lecture notes

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination: Lectures 40% Practical works 60%

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Charles, Catherine (Chargée de cours)
GxABT/SIMa
081 62 24 53
C.Charles@ulg.ac.be