| CODE | AGR1300 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Physics and Mathematics for Agricultural Sciences | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Rural Sciences and Food Systems | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The intent of this study-unit is to present introductory physics (thermodynamics, mechanics, heat and light) and calculus in the context of its applications in environmental and rural sciences. An introduction to mathematical modelling using basic functions, difference equations, and differential and integral calculus will be presented. The specific topics included in this study-unit make it particularly suited for students following courses in animal and crop sciences. Study-unit Aims To introduce students to the elements of physics (thermodynamics, mechanics, heat and light) and mathematics (calculus) and their application in rural sciences. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1) define and explain the fundamental physical and mathematical principles; 2) discuss the applications of physics and mathematics; 3) relate mathematical principles to physics. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1) use physical and mathematical concepts and skills developed during the study unit period to analyze a situation within the agricultural and environmental set-up; 2) apply physical and mathematical processes in non-routine contexts; 3) demonstrate physical and mathematical problem solving skills. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings - Hoffmann, Laurence D. Applied calculus for business, economics and the social and life sciences. McGraw-Hill, 2007. 978-007-3309-262. (Main Library) - Cromer, Alan H. Physics for the life sciences. McGraw-Hill, 1974. 0-07-014430-3. 497 p. (Main Library) - Applied Calculus: 1st Edition by R.D. Gentry, Harper-Collins. - Solutions Manual to accompany Applied Calculus 1st Edition by R.D. Gentry and L. Allen, Harper-Collins. - Physics for the Biological Sciences: A Topical Approach to Biophysical Concepts (Third Edition), Edited by F.R. Hallett, E.L. McFarland, R.H. Stinson, J.L. Hunt, G.H. Renninger and D.E. Sullivan, Harcourt Canada, 2000, pp: 548. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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