Mathematics BA (A), Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, 7.5 Credits

Aim

The student shall during the course acquire basic knowledge of derivatives and integrals with applications as well as of elementary statistics. Further the student shall acquire proficiency in using MATLAB for computations in the mentioned areas.

Course objectives

After completed course the student shall
- know and be able to apply the concepts of derivative and integral
- be able to differentiate and integrate analytically and by means of MATLAB
- know the concepts of random variable and probability density function and be able to apply these to solve simple problems analytically and by means of MATLAB
- know the concepts of confidence interval, hypothesis testing and linear regression and be able to apply these to solve simple problems analytically and by means of MATLAB

Content

Computations and applications of derivatives and integrals. Introduction to performing computations of derivatives and integrals as well as solving equations and simple differential equations by means of MATLAB. Treatment of descriptive statistics, random variables, probability density and cumulative distributions functions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and linear regression both analytically and by means of MATLAB.

Entry requirements

Mathematics course 3b/3c from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching consists of lectures.

Examination form

Ö100: Examination, 6 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Ö200: Assignments, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

If the coordinator for students with disabilities at Mid Sweden University has ruled that a student qualifies for special learning support, the examiner has the right to adjust the examination to their special needs.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

Students registered on the current course plan are entitled to be offered 3 opportunities for examination according to the format described in this course plan within a year from the date of registration. Subsequent examinations will be offered according to the format described in the most recent version of the course plan.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.