M1035 Mathematics for biochemists

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Ondřej Klíma, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. et Bc. Martin Zahradníček, MSc (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Jan Lochman, Ph.D. (assistant)
doc. Mgr. Markéta Munzarová, Dr. rer. nat. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Ondřej Klíma, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Ondřej Klíma, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:50 A,01026
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
M1035/01: Tue 10:00–11:50 M2,01021, O. Klíma
M1035/02: Thu 16:00–17:50 M2,01021, O. Klíma
M1035/03: Tue 14:00–15:50 M5,01013, M. Zahradníček
M1035/04: Thu 18:00–19:50 M2,01021, M. Zahradníček
Prerequisites
Basic hight shool mathematics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of this course is to give a general survey of mathematical methods and techniques applicable in chemistry that forms basis for the subsequent study. In particular, methods and techniques of mathematical analysis and linear algebra are dealt. An intuitive understanding of concepts and application of techniques to particular problems are emphasized rather than precise mathematical theory.
Learning outcomes
Passing the course, a student will be able: - to understand simple mathematical models of dynamic processes, and to active use the simpliest of them (derivative and integrals of single argument).
Syllabus
1. Elementary notion of sets, number sets. 2. Functions and their basic properties 3. Properties of elementary functions 4. Complex numbers 5. Continuous functions, limits 6. Introduction to differential calculus 7. Introduction to integral calculus 8. Selected applications of definite integrals 9. Differential equations and selected elementary methods of solution 10. Selected simple mathematical models in chemistry
Literature
    recommended literature
  • DOŠLÁ, Zuzana and Petr LIŠKA. Matematika pro nematematické obory : s aplikacemi v přírodních a technických vědách. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2014, 304 s. ISBN 9788024753225. URL info
Teaching methods
Lecture including demonstrative solution of typical problems. Seminar including active solving of problems. Homework.
Assessment methods
During the semester, one mid-term exam is evaluated (10 points), and ten tests in IS (ROPOT, 10 points). The final exam is for 40 points. The student needs 30 points or more (from 60 points accessible) to complete the course. Attendance in seminars and at least 8 points obtained during the semester are necessary conditions for access to the final examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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