Quantitative Methods

Occurrence: 2023/24 - 1S

Courses

Hours Actually Taught

LNI-1-TA

LNI-1-TB

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students)

The program structure of this course aims the acquisition of basic knowledge of linear algebra, and differential and integral calculus with real functions of a real variable.
It is intended equip students with concepts and mathematical techniques, applicable in several areas taught in the course and also necessary for pursue studies. 

Syllabus

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's learning objectives

In general, the course syllabuses are developed in a logical way from a theoretical emphasis to a more practical emphasis, as well as from a global focus to a more operational focus, consistent with the objectives inherent to the exercise of a professional activity.

Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)

A process of teaching and learning is developed based on interaction, with the theoretical and practical exercises given by the professor, with the goal of promoting autonomy and the capacity of cooperation in the learning process of the student.

The continuing assessment includes:

¿ Two individual tests. Recovery: 50% + 50% (minimum of 8 values/test)

The Final Exam consists of:
A written Test for students who fail to obtain the minimum of 10 values ¿¿on the average of the two tests.

Regarding the Evaluations, regardless of the typology :

· Oral test : - to any student to clarify doubts during the assessment tests
                   - for students with a grade higher than or equal to 16.

Contacts: Students can contact the professor responsible:
¿ via e-mail : isabel.duarte@esg.ipsantarem.pt
Through the ¿link¿ on the Moodle platformon, with previous appointment

Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes

The acquisition of skills of knowledge and understanding accomplished through an approach expository but also collaborative, allow the development of curricular skills, personal and professional, achieved through active participation in the discussion of concepts and theories and their application.

Bibliography (Mandatory resources)