 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | math intro to life sciences | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B1-SCBIOL-005-M | Compulsory UE | RIVIERE Cédric |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 24 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Math. intro to life sciences | 24 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Understand and use mathematical tools and basic statistics to describe and understand biological concepts
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
- Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
- Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
- Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
Learning Outcomes of UE
Meaning of various mathematical operators and symbols to be met in any mathematical formulation.
Elements of calculus necessary for phramacy studies cursus
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
See AA S-BIOG-410
Prior Experience
Elementary mathematics
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Syllabus available on Moodle |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Revision tests available on the Moodle platform for a limited time at the end of each chapter of the course. They have a training purpose and in no way prejudge the form of the exam. |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Biocalculus Calculus for the Life Sciences By James Stewart and Troy Day |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Authorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Written exam in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire and/or open questions. |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 |
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Written exam in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire and/or open questions. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-410 | Written exam in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire and/or open questions. |
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term