lepl1102  2019-2020  Louvain-la-Neuve

Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Glineur François; Jungers Raphaël; Remacle Jean-François (coordinator); SOMEBODY; Wertz Vincent;
Language
French
Main themes
functions of a real variable, first order differential equations. Mathematical proof techniques. Modelling of simple problems, and problem solving.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of the course the students will be able to
  • Manipulate functions of a single real variable ;
  • Use first order differential equations, linear recurrence equations and simple discrete structures in order to model and solve problems ;
  • Apprehend and visualize a scalar function of two real variables;
  • Calculate partial derivatives and use them to form a first-order approximation.
  • Understand the main mathematical proof techniques ;
  • Make a critical reading and analysis of a problem statement;
  • Find examples and counter-examples related to a mathematical statement;
  • Write short mathematical proofs with rigor.
  • Modelling of simple problems, and problem solving using the methods cited above.
Regarding the learning outcomes of the program of Bachelor in Engineering, this course contributes to the development and the acquisition of the following learning outcomes: LO1.1, 1.2, maybe 2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 3.2, 4.1.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
  • Real numbers, inequalities, sequences and series
  • Real functions of one variable, limits and continuity, sequences of functions
  • Derivation and applications, optimization
  • Taylor polynomial
  • Integration and applications
  • Complex numbers
  • Introduction to differential equations
  • Introduction to multivariable calculus: toppology, continuity, differentiability, partial derivatives and chain rule, gradient and tangent plane for scalar real functions of two variables
Teaching methods
Lectures in a large auditorium, supervised exercise (APE) and problem (APP) sessions in small groups, possibly supplemented with writing assignments and online exercises.
Evaluation methods
Students will be evaluated with an individual written exam, based on the above-mentioned objectives. Results from continuous assessment may also be taken into account for the final grade.
Bibliography
Teaching materials
  • Calculus with Applications par Peter D. Lax et Maria Shea Terrell, Springer, 2014.
  • Multivariable Calculus with Applications par Peter D. Lax et Maria Shea Terrell, Springer, 2017.
Faculty or entity
BTCI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Engineering

Bachelor in Engineering : Architecture