B_BA_MTX_k Mathematics

NEWTON University
winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0. Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Miroslav Kureš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Karina Tatek Benetti, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Martin Kudla (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Miroslav Kureš, Ph.D.
Centre for Economics and Data Analytics – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Contact Person: Bc. et Bc. Andrej Liška
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_BA_MTX_k/101k: Sat 7. 11. 8:45–11:55 BA Učebna 01 - bordová, Sun 8. 11. 8:45–11:55 BA Učebna 01 - bordová, Sat 21. 11. 8:45–10:15 BA Učebna 01 - bordová, M. Kudla
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!B_BA_MTX_p Mathematics) && (!B_BA_MTX_k Mathematics) && (!B_BR_MTX_p Mathematics) && (!B_BR_MTX_k Mathematics) && (!B_PH_MTX_p Mathematics) && (!B_PH_MTX_k Mathematics)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Course Objectives: The primary goal is for students to become thoroughly familiar with how mathematics works. The topics take into account the requirements of subsequent courses, but the course is primarily informative in nature. The material is consistently linked to real-world applications, with an emphasis on economic applications. The course provides students with a modern approach to mathematical methods for practical use. Principles for Developing Course Content: The course covers classic topics from an introductory college mathematics course. Emphasis is placed on logical progression and the demonstration of mathematical thinking. In terms of practical applicability, the focus is on differential calculus and statistics: the course should provide a solid understanding of the potential of these disciplines and their wide-ranging practical applications. The use of appropriate software is preferred for calculations.
Syllabus
A. Introduction to Differential Calculus 1. Mappings, basic concepts (domain, range, simple, direct, composite, and inverse mappings). Functions of a single real variable. Basic properties of functions and operations on functions, inverse functions, overview of elementary functions. 2. Limits and continuity of functions, evaluating limits of functions, properties of continuous functions. 3. Derivatives, their geometric meaning, the tangent line equation, evaluating derivatives, derivatives of composite functions. 4. The relationship between the derivative of a function and its graph (monotonicity, local extrema, convexity and concavity, inflection points). B. Introduction to Integral Calculus 5. Primitive functions and indefinite integrals; methods of integration (integration by parts, substitution). 6. The Riemann (definite) integral and its calculation; geometric applications of the definite integral.
Literature
  • KAŇKA, M. Sbírka řešených příkladů z matematiky pro studenty vysokých škol. Praha: Ekopress, 2009. 298 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-53-8.
  • KAŇKA, M., COUFAL, J., KLŮFA, J. Učebnice matematiky pro ekonomy. Praha: Ekopress, 2007. 198 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-24-8.
  • HRUBÝ, D., KUBÁT, J. Matematika pro gymnázia: Diferenciální a integrální počet. Praha: Prometheus, 1997. 195 s. ISBN 80-7196-063-2.
Assessment methods
Credit for the winter semester—max. 100 points, min. 50%. During the first class session, students will be informed about the course structure and provided with detailed information on the grading scale and the requirements for passing the course (number of absences, midterm exams, final exam). The exam is held in the summer semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024, winter 2025.
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