Mathematics for Ecologists (internet based) 4100N

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students should have the following qualifications regarding knowledge, skills and general competence:
• general knowledge of key concepts in basic mathematics
• perform calculations within basic probability calculus
• ability to differentiate functions with one variable or two variables
• be able to integrate functions with a variable
• ability to perform function analysis with the drawing of graphs
• perform calculations within simple trigonometry
• be able to create and solve simple differential equations
• carry out calculations and understand the bachelor's program at the Department of Environmental and Health Studies Department Boe

Course Description

Central themes are:
• Calculating from one unit of measurement to another
• Basic probability theory
• Functions with a variable curve discussion
• Logarithmic functions and exponential
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Functions of two variables
• Simple trigonometry
• Simple Differential Equations
• Percentage growth and geometric series

Assessment Methods

Grades will be given in two parts: a midterm test (1 hour) counts 20% and a final examination (5 hours) will count for 80% of the final grade. Both exams must be passed.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Publisert av / forfatter Arne Myhre <arne.myhreSPAMFILTER@hit.no>, last modified Anette Norheim Fredly - 15/01/2014