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Geometry and VectorsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AT00DD75

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- solve the angles and sides of different types of triangles and use similarity
- solve geometric problems
- knows basics of vectors in plane and space

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

13.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

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
- solve the angles and sides of different types of triangles and use similarity
- solve geometric problems
- knows basics of vectors in plane and space

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and exercises.
The learning material enables individual progress.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 48 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

- Triangle and angles
- Pythagorean theorem
- Scale and similarity
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Sine and cosine rules (unit circle)
- Basic concepts of vectors
- Component form of a plane vector
- Direction angle of a plane vector
- Force triangle and applied problems
- Component form of a space vector
- Dot product
- Projection
- Cross product
- Quadrilateral and polygons
- Circle
- Spatial geometry

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

13.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

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
- solve the angles and sides of different types of triangles and use similarity
- solve geometric problems
- knows basics of vectors in plane and space

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and exercises.
The learning material enables individual progress.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 48 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

- Triangle and angles
- Pythagorean theorem
- Scale and similarity
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Sine and cosine rules (unit circle)
- Basic concepts of vectors
- Component form of a plane vector
- Direction angle of a plane vector
- Force triangle and applied problems
- Component form of a space vector
- Dot product
- Projection
- Cross product
- Quadrilateral and polygons
- Circle
- Spatial geometry

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.