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Basics of AlgebraLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AT00DD74

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- simplify and handle mathematical expressions
- solve basic equations and system of two linear equations
- basics of percentage calculation

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology
Teachers
  • Arttu Siukola
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISCT25S
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology 25S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- simplify and handle mathematical expressions
- solve basic equations and system of two linear equations
- basics of percentage calculation

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and exercises.
The learning material enables individual progress.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 36 hours and exercises.
Exam in the classroom.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning material is provided in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

To be announced during the course.

Learning environment

Moodle learning environment

Student time use and work load

3 op / 80 h

Contents

- Order of operations
- Fractional calculation
- Exponential expressions
- Unit conversions
- Polynomial expressions
- Factoring polynomials
- Rational expressions
- Linear equation
- Proportion
- Equations with quantities
- Rational equation
- Quadratic equation
- System of equations
- Percentage calculations

Assessment criteria

Exercises and exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student cannot solve basic mathematics well enough. Less than 40% of maximum scores.

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

To some extent, the student is able to cope with basic calculations..

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

The student has good basic skills in mathematics.

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

The student masters the basic skills of mathematics and is also able to apply them in engineering tasks.

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Arttu Siukola
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE25S
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 25S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- simplify and handle mathematical expressions
- solve basic equations and system of two linear equations
- basics of percentage calculation

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and exercises.
The learning material enables individual progress.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 36 hours and exercises.
Exam in the classroom.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning material is provided in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

To be announced during the course.

Learning environment

Moodle learning environment

Student time use and work load

3 op / 80 h

Contents

- Order of operations
- Fractional calculation
- Exponential expressions
- Unit conversions
- Polynomial expressions
- Factoring polynomials
- Rational expressions
- Linear equation
- Proportion
- Equations with quantities
- Rational equation
- Quadratic equation
- System of equations
- Percentage calculations

Assessment criteria

Exercises and exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student cannot solve basic mathematics well enough. Less than 40% of maximum scores.

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

To some extent, the student is able to cope with basic calculations..

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

The student has good basic skills in mathematics.

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

The student masters the basic skills of mathematics and is also able to apply them in engineering tasks.