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Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Latex and Mathematica - Period 3
Business & Economics Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: mid Aug 2025 - early Jun 2026
Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Latex and Mathematica - Period 3
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Mathematics
Instruction in: English
Course Code: XB_0006
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 1.5
Contact Hours: 42
Prerequisites: Single Variable Calculus.
DESCRIPTION
This is a course about mathematical modelling: translating real life problems into mathematical language, analysing the resulting equations, and drawing conclusions. You will work in small groups on two assignments, and will report on these assignments in writing. You will also learn to use the mathematical typesetting software LaTeX, and to work with the mathematical software package Mathematica.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.