Course: Introduction to Study of Mathematics 1

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Course title Introduction to Study of Mathematics 1
Course code KMT/USMA1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Honzík Lukáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Königsmarková Soňa, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pinkrová Zuzana, Mgr.
  • Hora Jaroslav, Doc. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
1. Propositional calculus in primary and secondary schools 2. Basics of set theory 3. Number fields, their introduction and gradual extension 4. Algebraic expressions 5. Equations and inequations 6. Vectors 7. Analytical geometry 8. Conic sections 9. Elementary functions

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, E-learning, Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Seminar classes
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 8 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
achieve a high school level of mathematical knowledge
Skills
achieve a high school level of mathematical skills
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
understand the concept of a statement and be able to explain it
define the concept of a set and describe individual set operations
define different number fields and describe their properties
explain the concept of an equation/inequality and describe the procedure for solving it
understand the concept of a vector
define the concepts of a conic, circle, ellipse, hyperbola, parabola
Skills
work with statements and propositional forms
apply theoretical knowledge about sets, set operations and Venn diagrams
modify and simplify algebraic expressions
choose effective strategies for solving equations and inequalities
perform basic operations with vectors
solve given problems using analytic geometry
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Lecture
Textual studies
Self-study of literature
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
One-to-One tutorial
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Continuous assessment
Skills
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Continuous assessment
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • učebnice pro gymnázia např. vydavatelství Prometheus.
  • Delventhal, Katka Maria; Kissner, Alfred; Kulick, Malte. Kompendium matematiky : vzorce a pravidla : četné příklady včetně řešení : od základních operací po vyšší matematiku. V Praze : Euromedia Group - Knižní klub, 2004. ISBN 80-242-1227-7.
  • Polák, J. Přehled středoškolské matematiky.. Praha : Prometheus, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7196-356-1.
  • Polák, J. Středoškolská matematika v úlohách II.. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7196-419-.
  • Polák, J. Středoškolská matematika v úlohách I.. Praha, 2006. ISBN 978-80-7196-337-0.


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