Universität Wien

250174 VO Mathematics in everyday life and in science applications (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 25 - Mathematik
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Th 08.05. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Der zweite Termin findet ungefähr in der zweiten Oktoberwoche statt, der dritte Termin Anfang Jänner und den vierte Termin Anfang März.

  • Thursday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 03.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 10.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 26.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to get to know selected mathematical problems, methods and models that can be relevant in everyday life or are important in the natural sciences. Among other things, possible topics for enriching mathematics lessons in secondary levels 1 and 2 are highlighted. In addition to mathematical applications in the natural sciences, simple examples of mathematical modeling in business are also covered. The subject-specific mathematical spectrum of the course spans from the representation of natural numbers to elementary geometry to Taylor series and the theory of differential equations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive grade, 50% of the total points must be achieved.

Examination topics

Contents of the lecture, as support for exam preparation, a competency catalog is provided that summarizes the skills relevant to the exam.

Reading list

Lecture notes

Additional literature:
T. Arens, F. Hettlich, C. Karpfinger, U. Kockelkorn, K. Lichtenegger, H. Stachel: Mathematik. Springer Spektrum, 4. Aufl. 2018, Springer Spektrum, Berlin (2018).
G. Glaeser: Der mathematische Werkzeugkasten. Anwendungen in Natur und Technik, 5. Auflage, Springer Spektrum, Berlin (2021).
A.S. Posamentier, C. Spreitzer: The Mathematics of Everyday Life, Prometheus Books, New York (2018).
A.S. Posamentier, R. Geretschläger, C. Li, C. Spreitzer: The Joy of Mathematics, Prometheus Books, New York (2017).
A.S. Posamentier, B. Thaller, C. Dorner, R. Geretschläger, G. Maresch, C. Spreitzer, D. Stuhlpfarrer: Geometry in Our Three-Dimensional World, World Scientific, Singapur (2021).

The literature list can also be updated during the semester.

Association in the course directory

UFMA06

Last modified: Fr 14.03.2025 00:06