Basic studies in mathematics (3 cr)
Code: AT00BT67-3029
General information
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Päivi Porras
- Petteri Karkkulainen
Scheduling groups
- R1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- R2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLPRINFRA22S
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TLPRTRT22S
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TLPRKONE22S
Small groups
- R1
- R2
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- calculate and simulate mathematical expressions
- solve geometric and trigonometric problems
- knows bacis of vectors in plane
Learning material and recommended literature
All material is available in moodle.
Learning environment
The course is studied with material in moodle.
Contents
- Percentages, polynomial equations (1. and 2. degree), systems of two linear equations: word problems
- Basics of trigonometry (right-angled triangle, non-right angled triangle, unit circle)
- Geometry in plain
- Vectors in plain
Review on topics of Johdatus matematiikkaan (Introduction to mathematics), if needed.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Johdatus matematiikkaan (Introduction to mathematics) or corresponding knowledge from expressions, unit transformation, equations, and system of two equations.
Assessment criteria
Exercises and an applied test.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
A student cannot solve mechanical exercises well enough. Less than 33% of maximum scores.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student knows methods for geometry in plain and for vectors in plain and can solve simple mechanical exercises.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student understands requirements of geometry and vectors in plain and is able to apply them in some extent in engineering problems. At least 57% of maximum scores.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student masters geometry and vectors in plain and is able to analyze engineering problems. At least 83 % of maximum scores.