Elementary functions (linear, polynomials, exponential, logarithm, trigonometric) and examples of their use in applied sciences; the concept of continuous function, derivatives and integrals (geometric interpretation, and their meaning in applied sciences) and thait main applications.
Author: Marco Abate
Title: Matematica e Statistica
Subtotitle: Le basi per le scienze della vita
Editor: McGraw-Hill
Learning Objectives
Knowledges: Basic elements of mathematical analysis, mainly with respect to their use in applied sciences.
Competences acquired at the end of the course: Understanding the mathematics used in applied sciences.
Abilities acquired at the end of the course: Abstraction of essential data, and their treatment with the tools from mathematical analysis.
Prerequisites
Algebraic manipulation, equations and inequalities, limits.
Teaching Methods
Lessons on theory and exercises, homeworks.
Type of Assessment
The exam ascertain the acquisition of knowledges and abilities by means of a written part and (possibly) an oral part.
Course program
Basic logic.
The concept of function.
Continuous functions and limits.
Derivatives, how to find minima and maxima for functions.
Indefinite and definite integrals.