Universidad de Jaén

Unit 1: S ystems of linear equations. Matrices. Determinants.

Unit 2: Vector Spaces. Diagonalizability of matrices. Models in matrix notation.

Unit 3: Difference equation. Discrete Dinamical systems. Cobweb Diagrams

Unit 4: Functions of a real variable. Continuity and differentiability. Applications.

Unit 5: Indefinite Integral. Integration methods. Definite integral. Applications.

Unit 6: Ordinary Differential Equations. Continuous models of population growth. Systems of differential equations.

Lecture (Theory)- 44 hours: Lectures will be given in Spanish to quite large audiences. The lecturer makes their notes available online after a lecture through his institutional web which can help to supplement the notes you take during the class. You have to attend lectures in order to make better use of the course.

Lecture (Practice)- 16 hours: Lectures will be given in Spanish to small groups. In labs, you may be asked to work individuals. In most cases, you'll be asked to 'write up' your work and this will be assessed with the mark contributing to your overall exam result. You have to attend your practical classes in order to make better use of the course.

Tutorials - 1 hour per week: They are setting aside for exchange international students and you have to attend in order to solve your difficulties related to the course.

Homework - 6 hours per week.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Exam paper combined with a presentation of the solution of some problems with the software Mathematica. It is possible some form of continuous assessment of exchange students, that is, marks obtained for essays and laboratory work during the course can be taken into account when deciding the final mark.

More information in full version (in Spanish).