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Basics of Mathematics

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Course Unit Code310-2110/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
JAH0037Mgr. Monika Jahodová, Ph.D.
Summary
Mathematics is essential part of education on technical universities.
It should be considered rather the method in the study of technical
courses than a goal. Thus the goal of mathematics is train logical
reasoning than mere list of mathematical notions, algorithms and
methods.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The set of real numbers, operations with algebraic expressions, equations and
inequalities, functions, exponential and logarithmic equations, trigonometric
functions and equations, analytic geometry, arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Course Contents
Week Syllabus of tutorial
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Sets (integers, whole numbers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers), intervals, operations on intervals (intersection, union, complement,…), neighbourhood of a point, absolute value.

2. Functions of one real variable (definition, domain, range, graph,…) Operations on functions (sum, difference, product, quotient), composite functions, properties of functions (even and odd functions, monotonic functions, bounded functions), one-to-one and inverse functions.

3. Elementary functions (linear, quadratic, rational and algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions) and their properties. Drawing a sketch of the graph, graphs containing an absolute value.

4. Sine and Cosine functions, trigonometric functions. Definition by means of unit circle, values in radian measure, graphs, goniometric identities.

5. Test 1 (examining time: 20-30 minutes). Rational expressions: polynomials, fractions, exponents and roots.

6. Rational expressions: polynomials, fractions, exponents and roots.

7. Algebraic equations: linear equations (possibly with a parameter), quadratic equations (solutions in real numbers and in the complex plane), irrational equations.

8. Systems of two linear (and non-linear) equations in two unknowns. Linear inequalities (solutions by null point method), system of linear inequalities

9. The Exponential and logarithmic equations (inequalities respectively), properties of logarithms. Inverse functions.

10. Test 2 (examining time:20- 30 minutes). Domains of more complicated functions.

11. Analytic geometry in a geometric plane: point, vector, line (equations and a graph), circle (equations, determining its centre and radius).

12. The conic sections: the ellipse, the hyperbola (as a graph of a linear rational function), the parabola (as a graph of a quadratic function). Properties of conics.

13. Tangents to conic sections. Finding common points of a line and a conic. Test 3 (examining time: 20-30 minutes).

14. Reserve.

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Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] BIRD, J.: Engineering Mathematics, 4th ed. Newnes 2003.
[2] https://www.khanacademy.org/math/
Harshbarger, R.J. - Teynolds, J.J.: Calculus with Applications. D.C. Heath and Company, Lexington 1990, ISBN 0-669-21145-1
Polák, J.: Přehled středoškolské matematiky. SPN, Praha 1991. ISBN 80-7196-267-8
Polák, J.: Středoškolská matematika v úlohách I. Prometheus, Praha 1996. ISBN 80-7196-021-7
Recommended Reading:
http://education-portal.com/academy/course/precalculus-course.html
Středoškolské učebnice matematiky.
http://mdg.vsb.cz/portal/
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Seminars, Tutorials, Other activities
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
CreditCredit100 (100)51
        PísemkaWritten test100 51