Mathematics in Practice
Course code
MLM7303.DT
old course code
MLM7303
Course title in Estonian
Matemaatika praktikas
Course title in English
Mathematics in Practice
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To develop the skills for applying important mathematical methods in solving various problems in natural sciences as well as socioeconomic fields;
to facilitate the development of creative and critical thinking, problem solving, independence and collaborative skills;
to facilitate the emergence of connections between mathematical topics and those of physics and other natural sciences.
to facilitate the development of creative and critical thinking, problem solving, independence and collaborative skills;
to facilitate the emergence of connections between mathematical topics and those of physics and other natural sciences.
Brief description of the course
Collection and presentation of data using a table and a graph. Processing of experimental data using MS Excel. Different relationships. Deciding and "prognosing" through functions in practical situations. Functions used in socioeconomic areas and natural sciences.
Use of differential calculus in examining practical processes. Practical extremum exercises.
Applications of integral calculus. Cumulative change. Numerical integration. Polyhedrons and solids of revolution and areas and volumes thereof.
Exponential growth law, its differential equation.
Systems of linear equations and matrix calculus. Analysis of connections between economic sectors. Leontief economic model. International trade model.
Using WolframAlpha in problem solving.
Use of differential calculus in examining practical processes. Practical extremum exercises.
Applications of integral calculus. Cumulative change. Numerical integration. Polyhedrons and solids of revolution and areas and volumes thereof.
Exponential growth law, its differential equation.
Systems of linear equations and matrix calculus. Analysis of connections between economic sectors. Leontief economic model. International trade model.
Using WolframAlpha in problem solving.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
The student:
is able to use the mathematical methods addressed within the course in solving practical problems;
is able to draw parallels between the mathematical topics and those of physics and other natural sciences;
is able to present self-made speciality-related study materials using the e-portfolio.
The student:
is able to use the mathematical methods addressed within the course in solving practical problems;
is able to draw parallels between the mathematical topics and those of physics and other natural sciences;
is able to present self-made speciality-related study materials using the e-portfolio.
Teacher
lekt Jüri Kurvits
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