Course: Mathematics Seminar

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Course title Mathematics Seminar
Course code ACH/MS
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kurka Ondřej, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Pluháček Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Measured quantities: numbers, significant digits, rounding. Numerical mathematical operations, logarithms, significant digits in calculated quantity. SI units and their conversion. Direct and reciprocal proportion in chemical calculations. Functions and their graphs: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse functions. Equations, equation systems, arithmetic and geometric solving methods. Differential calculus: differentiation, derivatives - geometrical and physical interpretation, finding minima, maxima and inflections. Integral calculus: indefinite integral, methods of integration, definite integral, finding the area under the curve.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course provides a survey of the mathematics necessary for chemistry courses.
Practice the applications of mathematical operations, solve mathematical problems
Prerequisites
The knowledge of mathemticas from secondary is recommended.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Iit is necessary to attend the class (max. two absences), at least 50% of points from weekly tests and at least 75% of the final test.
Recommended literature
  • " Bartsch, H. J.: Matematické vzorce. Academia, Praha 2006.
  • " Čermák, P., Červinková P.: Odmaturuj z matematiky 1. Didaktis, Brno 2004..
  • " Kubát J., Hrubý D., Pilgr J.: Sbírka úloh z matematiky pro střední školy. Maturitní minimum. Prometheus, 1996..
  • " Monk P.: Math for Chemistry. A chemist's toolkit of calculation. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2006..
  • " Polák J.: Přehled středoškolské matematiky. Prometheus, Praha 2000..
  • " Polák J.: Středoškolská matematika v úlohách I. Prometheus, Praha 1996.
  • " Polák J.: Středoškolská matematika v úlohách II. Prometheus, Praha 1999..
  • " Tebbut P.: Basic Mathematics for Chemists. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 1995..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Chemistry (2019) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Chemistry - Analytical Specialist (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Bioinorganic Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter