elementary functions (linear, polynomials, exponential, logarithm) and examples of their use in the applied sciences;
concept of derivative and definite integral (geometric meaning, significance in the applied sciences) and of their main applications.
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Type of Assessment
The final exam is aimed to evaluate the acquisition of the concepts and of the abilities through a written and a successive oral exam.
The written exam lasts 3 hours and requires to solve exercises analogous to those solved in class. The student can consult an A4 sheet where he has handwritten formulas that he reputes useful. The student cannot consult notes or books.
The oral exam consist of a conversation with the teacher aimed to evaluate his knowledge and understanding of the concepts and of the functions presented in the course.
Several examples of written exams assigned in the past years are available on http://web.math.unifi.it/users/bianchi/bianchi.htm