Mathematics for Biosciences
ΒΒ0106 | ECTS Units: 3
Theory: 3 hours/week
Learning outcomes
Students will gain proficiency in mathematical methods that support a deeper understanding of curriculum subjects in areas such as Chemistry, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, and Biochemical Engineering. By the end of the course, students are expected to:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts and techniques to solve fundamental scientific problems in Biochemistry and Biotechnology through a structured and systematic approach.
- Enhance critical thinking skills by evaluating and verifying results.
- Be able to interpret the results in terms of the modeled problem through mathematics.
- Be able to use and apply definitions and concepts from Infinite Calculus in a purely mathematical or applied environment.
Syllabus
- BASIC MATHEMATICS: Mathematical notation and operators. Fractions. Percentages. Functions. Graphs.
- ALGEBRA: Powers – Logarithms. Units and conversions. Factorization. Solving equations. Simultaneous equations.
- GEOMETRY and TRIGONOMETRY: Geometry. Trigonometry. Polar coordinates.
- DIFFERENTIATION: Introduction to differentiation. Differentiating polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Rules of differentiation. Chain Rule. Determination of stationary points. Partial Derivative
- INTEGRATION: Introduction to int Integrating polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential functions. Determination of the constant of integration. Integrals with limits.
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- VECTORS
- COMPLEX NUMBERS
- MΑTRICES
Student performance evaluation
Student assessment is based on their performance in written examinations administered at the end of the semester, where they are required to solve a series of exercises.
Suggested bibliography
- Zagouras, G.Ch. and Georgiou, D.N. (2019). General Mathematics. NewTech-Pub (in greek).
- Vrizidis, L., Makrigiannis, Ar. and Sassalos, Sp. (2016). General Mathematics. Synchroni Ekdotiki (in greek).
Teaching material / E-class
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