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
-
TLTISCT25SBachelor’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
-
TLTISSE25SBachelor’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.