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Mathematical Problem Solving Methods and Tools 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00DF42

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- understand the problem-solving cycle presented during the course and effectively apply it to course tasks
- understand and apply selected topics in geometry, and trigonometry to solve problems related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- understand and apply selected topics in discrete mathematics to solve problems related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

08.09.2025 - 12.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Juha Hyytiäinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 500. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIIIT25S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology 25S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the problem-solving cycle presented during the course and effectively apply it to course tasks
- understand and apply selected topics in geometry, and trigonometry to solve problems related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- understand and apply selected topics in discrete mathematics to solve problems related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises, weekly assignments and course presentation

Timing and attendance

Weekly workflow with lectures and exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

Material presented during the course

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning with suitable method

Learning environment

Classroom & Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 credits, ca. 130 h of student work.

Contents

Mathematical problem-solving cycle, selected topics in geometry, and trigonometry related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), selected topics in discrete mathematics related to ICT.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic skills in mathematics and critical thinking.

Assessment criteria

Weekly exercises, participation and presentation of the course work

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve science problems during the course, no presentation

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to science problems presented during the course. Can solve > 33% of weekly science problems and participates in course presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve science problems during the course in a versatile way. Show active participation and understanding during the course presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all science problems during the course. Show good command of course related facts and can apply them during the course presentation.