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

Grundlagen der Mathematik I (Analysis A)

Lecturers & Examiners: Peter Thurnheer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:52

Abstract

Introduction to calculus in one dimension. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically.Functions of one variable: 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 dimension. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically.

Content

Functions of one variable: 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.

Literature

D. W. Jordan, P. Smith: Mathematische Methoden für die Praxis, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag H. H. Storrer: Einführung in die mathematische Behandlung der Naturwissenschaften I, Birkhäuser L. Papula: Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler (3 Bände), 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 (HCI G 7)
  • Wed 08:15-09:00 (HG F 5)
3 h weekly
exercise Grundlagen der Mathematik I (Analysis A)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 11.1)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 12)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 13)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIT J 53)
2 h weekly

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