Technical Mathematics for Construction EngineersLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: 5N00GL22
Credits
4 op
Objectives
In this course, you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, the subject area being geometry, vectors and functions
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
• you know how to solve an oblique triangle and you know how to calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• you know the concept of slope
• you know how to calculate the center of gravity of a level area and you know how to solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• you know how to solve basic vector problems in the plane
• you know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• you recognize graphs of different types of functions
• you know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• you know how to create a mathematical model of technology problems and you know how to apply it in the solution of the problem
• you are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
Content
• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• center of gravity, slope, uniformity and scale of the level area
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the concept of slope
• can calculate the center of gravity of the level area and can solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• can solve basic vector problems in the plane
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.
Enrolment period
01.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sini Ahlberg
Person in charge
Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Groups
-
24RTB
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, the subject area being geometry, vectors and functions
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
• you know how to solve an oblique triangle and you know how to calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• you know the concept of slope
• you know how to calculate the center of gravity of a level area and you know how to solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• you know how to solve basic vector problems in the plane
• you know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• you recognize graphs of different types of functions
• you know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• you know how to create a mathematical model of technology problems and you know how to apply it in the solution of the problem
• you are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
Content (course unit)
• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• center of gravity, slope, uniformity and scale of the level area
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the concept of slope
• can calculate the center of gravity of the level area and can solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• can solve basic vector problems in the plane
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sini Ahlberg
Person in charge
Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Groups
-
24RTC
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, the subject area being geometry, vectors and functions
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
• you know how to solve an oblique triangle and you know how to calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• you know the concept of slope
• you know how to calculate the center of gravity of a level area and you know how to solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• you know how to solve basic vector problems in the plane
• you know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• you recognize graphs of different types of functions
• you know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• you know how to create a mathematical model of technology problems and you know how to apply it in the solution of the problem
• you are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
Content (course unit)
• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• center of gravity, slope, uniformity and scale of the level area
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the concept of slope
• can calculate the center of gravity of the level area and can solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• can solve basic vector problems in the plane
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 22.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sini Ahlberg
Person in charge
Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Groups
-
24RTD
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, the subject area being geometry, vectors and functions
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
• you know how to solve an oblique triangle and you know how to calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• you know the concept of slope
• you know how to calculate the center of gravity of a level area and you know how to solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• you know how to solve basic vector problems in the plane
• you know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• you recognize graphs of different types of functions
• you know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• you know how to create a mathematical model of technology problems and you know how to apply it in the solution of the problem
• you are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
Content (course unit)
• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• center of gravity, slope, uniformity and scale of the level area
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the concept of slope
• can calculate the center of gravity of the level area and can solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• can solve basic vector problems in the plane
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Person in charge
Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Groups
-
24RTA
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, the subject area being geometry, vectors and functions
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
Student:
• you recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and can use the most central ones
• you know how to solve an oblique triangle and you know how to calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• you know the concept of slope
• you know how to calculate the center of gravity of a level area and you know how to solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• you know how to solve basic vector problems in the plane
• you know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• you recognize graphs of different types of functions
• you know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• you know how to create a mathematical model of technology problems and you know how to apply it in the solution of the problem
• you are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
Content (course unit)
• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• center of gravity, slope, uniformity and scale of the level area
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to solve an oblique triangle and can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns
• knows the concept of slope
• can calculate the center of gravity of the level area and can solve tasks related to uniformity and scale
• can solve basic vector problems in the plane
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.
Assessment scale
0-5