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Mathematical Methods in the Natural Sciences

Course code

MLF6901.LT

old course code

MLF6901

Course title in Estonian

Matemaatilised meetodid loodusteadustes

Course title in English

Mathematical Methods in the Natural Sciences

ECTS credits

5.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Astrid Rekker (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To provide an overview of applications of basic mathematical methods in the natural sciences. Acquaintance with basic mathematical skills for understanding, study and construction of mathematical models.

Brief description of the course

Application of vector and matrix algebra in natural sciences. Systems of equations. Leslie matrix. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues of a matrix, their application in the analysis of population stability. Functional dependencies, graphs. Limit of a function, derivative, integral. Applications in physics, biology and ecology. Application of differential and integral in the analysis of biological and physical systems.
Independent work: solving problems, doing homework, preparing for tests.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- can apply vector and matrix calculus to the analysis of physical and biological models;;
- can solve simpler problems related to limit values, derivatives and integrals;
- can apply differential and integral equations to the analysis of mathematical and physical models.

Teacher

PhD Astrid Rekker

The course is a prerequisite

Mechanics (MLF6025.LT)
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (MLF6106.LT)

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