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Basic studies in mathematics (3 cr)

Code: AT00CH47-3006

General information


Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 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

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering (2021, 2022, 2023)

Teachers

  • Päivi Porras

Scheduling groups

  • Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • TLPRMEC22S

Small groups

  • Lectures

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- calculate and simulate mathematical expressions
- solve geometric and trigonometric problems
- knows bacis of vectors in plane

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and excercises

Alternative completion methods

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

The course consists of contact teaching and individual work. We use the Moodle environment.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

- SI system
- 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

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)

The student masters the methods of 2d geometry and 2d vectors and is able to analyze mathematical tasks in engineering without problems. At least 83% of maximum scores.