Module: Introduction to Matlab (1101-050)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Philipp Kügler (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Food Science and Biotechnology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  6. Semester, elective
• Food Science and Biotechnology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  4. Semester, elective
• Biology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  6. Semester, semi-elective
• Nutritional Science (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  6. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module refers to the modules 1101-010/020/030/040 and 5802-010. Besides this module is helpful and preliminary for the modules 1101-400/410/420/430 and 1102-510 in the Master's programmes.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Knowledge equivalent to a mathematic module, e.g. 1101-010/020/030/040 or 5802-010

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regular participation and solution of the exercises

Module examination:

Written exam

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 124 h personal contribution = 180 h workload

Professional competences:

The aim of this module is that the students are able
• to deal with the software package Matlab.
• to apply basic concepts and methods in applied mathematics on issues in the Life Sciences.
• to implement issues in the Life Sciences mathematically and numerically.
• to solve common problems from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics using Matlab.

Key competences:

The aim of this module is that the students are able
• to reason logically and to approach to a scientific question in a structured way.
• to apply programming knowledge (Matlab).
• to work independently.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 25
Registration for participation: directly at the lecturer

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