MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Laboratory and food technology Optional course dietetics
1ste jaar Laboratorium- en voedingstechnologie
Theory [A] 40.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 140
Studypoints [E] 5
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Luc ROMAN
Reference GGLVTV01A00290
 
Key words
Mathematics and statistics

Objectives
Students learn to think logically by rehearsing mathematical concepts which are applied in related sciences and other subjects.

Topics
Algebra:

Calculating with fractions, rational exponents and radicals, polynomials, factoring polynomials, algebraic expressions, linear equations in one variable, quadratic equations, equations involving radicals, other equations in one varioable, linear systems.

Goniometry:

Introduction of goniometrical figures, related angels, trigonometry in the right-angled triangle and in any triangle, goniometrical equations.

Analysis:

Linear functions, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Describing statistics:

Collecting and ordening of date. Representation of date by means of graphics. Central measures and spreading measures, variance and standard deviation, some distributions.

Prerequisites
Basic calculating with simple and compound fractions, remarkable products, resolving into factors, basics of trigonometry.

Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures - case studies - exercises - home study

Assessment
Written examination

Lecturer(s)
Luc ROMAN