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MATH-S1711

Mathematics : calculus

academic year
2025-2026

Course teacher(s)

Germain VAN BEVER (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

english

Course content

Basic notions, sequences and series, topology in R, limits of functions, continuity, derivability, integrals.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
-Identify the relevant method to solve a given mathematical problem;
-Use logic to reason and solve a problem, using mathematical reasoning;
-Provide a solution to complex problems while using creative solutions.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Ex cathedra lectures (with moments of active student involvement)
Exercise sessions

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

A list of references is provided on the course's webpage.

Course notes

  • Syllabus
  • Université virtuelle

Contribution to the teaching profile

This course contributes to the following learning outcome from the program in Business Engineering and Economic Sciences

- Display critical thinking, logical and abstract reasoning and develop an independent approach to learning

Other information

Contacts

Germain Van Bever (germain.van.bever@ulb.be)

Campus

Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • written examination

written examination

  • Closed question with multiple choices (MCQ)
  • Open question with developed answer
  • Closed question True or False (T/F)

A written exam is organised in January. It is possible to retake this exam in may/june, in which case the grade supersedes the grade obtained in January. A third written exam is organised in August. All exams are of the same structure and difficulty, described on the course's webpage. 

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

The grade for the first session is the January grade, unless the May/June exam has been taken, in which case its grade supersedes the former. If the course was not credited in the first session, the second session grade will be the grade of the August exam. 

Language(s) of evaluation

  • english

Programmes