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Basic studies in mathematics (3 cr)

Code: AT00CH47-3011

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology

Teachers

  • Juha Hyytiäinen

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot 1 (Size: 500. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • TLTIIIT24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology 24S Lahti

Small groups

  • Lecture 1

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

This course tests student prior math level. One can take exam right at the start of the course or after independent studies at the end of the semester. There is a possibility for Q&A sessions in Zoom if so needed and agreed.

Learning material and recommended literature

WWW sources, more detailed information in Moodle.

Learning environment

The course consists of an exam that can be done right at the beginning of the course or after independent study with the materials mentioned in Moodle. Course involves using Wolfram Alpha in problem solving. Possible intensive study sessions if needed and so agreed.

Contents

- Basics of SI-system
- Percentages
- Manipulating expressions
- 1st order function, 2nd order function
- Pair of equations
- Verbal problems
- Right triangle, the law of sines and cosines
- 2D geometry
- 2D vectors

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student doesn't pass the exam.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has basic knowledge of the course topics and is able to solve simple problems.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student understands the course topics.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can calculate and use simulation tools to solve mathematical tasks in engineering.