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401-0271-00L 5 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Mathematical Foundations I: Calculus A

Grundlagen der Mathematik I (Analysis A)

Lecturers & Examiners: Peter Thurnheer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:24

Abstract

Introduction to calculus in one and several dimensions. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically.Functions of one and several variables: the notion of a function, of the derivative, the idea of a differential equation, complex numbers, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. The integral of a function of one variable.

Objective

Introduction to calculus in one and several dimensions. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically.

Content

Functions of one and several variables: the notion of a function, of the derivative, the idea of a differential equation, complex numbers, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. The integral of a function of one variable.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Several handouts. Copies of transparencies.

Literature

D.W. Jordan, P. Smith: Mathematische Methoden f"ur die Praxis, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag H.H. Storrer: Einführung in die mathematische Behandlung der Naturwissenschaften I, Birkhäuser L. Papula: Mathematik fuer Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler (3 Baende), Vieweg

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Grundlagen der Mathematik I (Analysis A)
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Wed 08:15-09:00 (HG F 5)
3 h weekly
exercise Grundlagen der Mathematik I (Analysis A)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPP G 2)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPP G 3)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPP G 5)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPP G 7)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPP H 6)
  • Wed 12:15-13:00 (HG E 33.5)
  • 30.10 Date 12:15-13:00 (HG F 26.3)
  • 13.11 Date 12:15-13:00 (HG F 26.3)
  • 27.11 Date 12:15-13:00 (HG F 26.3)
  • 11.12 Date 12:15-13:00 (HG F 26.3)
2 h weekly

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