Previous knowledge required for the mathematics module
- Binomial formulas
- Percentage calculation
- Confident calculation with fractions, logarithms, powers and roots
- Conversion of terms and solution of equations
- Inequalities and amounts
- Sigma sign
- Knowledge of elementary functions (linear function, power function, logarithmic function, root function)
- Inverse function
- Determination of zeros
- Limits, consistency and differentiability
- Calculation rules, content and geometric significance of the derivative
- Higher derivatives
- Curve discussion (gradient behavior, extreme values, turning points)
- Fundamentals of integral calculus
- Calculating with vectors
- Linear systems of equations, Gaussian methods
- Sequences and series
- Calculation of interest
Literature for self-study
Bosch, Karl: Brückenkurs Mathematik – Eine Einführung mit Beispielen und Übungsaufgaben, 14. Auflage, 2010, Oldenbourg Verlag (book by Karl Bosch: Mathematics - An introduction with examples and exercises, 14th edition, only available in German)
Tutorial
The previous knowledge for the mathematics module should normally have been acquired with the Abitur. A tutorial is offered for students who would like to refresh this knowledge.