311.949 (23W) Bridging Course: Mathematics

Wintersemester 2023/24

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First course session
25.09.2023 09:30 - 12:30 HS 3 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Bridging Course: Mathematics
Type Lecture
Course model Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 1.0
ECTS credits 1.0
Registrations 21
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
Course begins on 25.09.2023
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

This bridge course in Mathematics offers the opportunity to close possible subject related knowledge gaps.

Teaching methodology

Lecture.

Course content

  • Algebra (The Real Numbers, Integer Powers, Rules of Algebra, Fractions, Fractional Powers, Inequalities, Intervals and Absolute Values, Sign Diagrams)
  • Solving Equations (Sovling Equations, Equations and Their Parameters, Quadratic Equations, Some Nonlinear Equations, Using Implication Arrows, Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns)

Prior knowledge expected

High school mathematics. 

Curricular registration requirements

None

Literature

Sydsaeter, Knut ; Hammond, Peter ; Strom, Arne ; Carvajal, Andrés, Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Harlow: Pearson Education, 6th edition, 2022, https://elibrary.pearson.de/book/99.150005/9781292359298 (the library has a license for the e-book, accessible from within the university or via the library proxy).

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

A written exam.
Written notes, printed materials, calculators, etc. will not be allowed.
The two dates for the final exam will be given at the first lecture on 25 September. 

Examination topic(s)

The exam will be based on the contents of the lectures of the course. 

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

The result of the exam fill be translated to the final grade as follows:

  • Less than 50% ⟶ grade 5 (failing the course).
  • Between 50% and 62.5% ⟶ grade 4.
  • Between 62.5% and 75% ⟶ grade 3.  
  • Between 75% and 87.5% ⟶ grade 2.  
  • Above 87.5%  ⟶ grade 1.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 311.949 Bridging Course: Mathematics (1.0h VO / 1.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2024/25
  • 311.949 VO Bridging Course: Mathematics (1.0h / 1.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2024
  • 311.948 VO Brückenkurs Mathematik (1.0h / 1.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 311.949 VO Brückenkurs Mathematik (1.0h / 1.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 311.949 VO Bridging Course: Mathematics (1.0h / 1.0ECTS)