Basic studies in mathematics (3 cr)
Code: AT00CH47-3008
General information
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Timo Ryynänen
- Seppo Toivanen
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLPRMEC23S
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TLPREX23SM
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.