Basic Mathematics for EngineersLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5N00GL21
Credits
3 op
Objectives
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
04.02.2025 - 06.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
Open University of Applied Sciences
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 80
Teachers
- Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Person in charge
Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Groups
-
AVOINAMK
-
24CAMPUSONLINECAMPUSONLINE
-
VAPAA
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
18.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Person in charge
Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Groups
-
25AI112
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
27.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Teachers
- Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Groups
-
AVOINAMK
-
24CAMPUSONLINECAMPUSONLINE
-
VAPAA
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Person in charge
Erkki Kiviniemi
Groups
-
24I112A
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.07.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
Person in charge
Erkki Kiviniemi
Groups
-
24I112B
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 05.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
Person in charge
Erkki Kiviniemi
Groups
-
24I112C
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.07.2024 - 09.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Nikolai Marjoma
Person in charge
Juho Tiili
Groups
-
24AUTOA
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Nikolai Marjoma
Person in charge
Juho Tiili
Groups
-
24AUTOB
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
01.06.2024 - 06.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 27.09.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Sara Nortunen
Person in charge
Jarkko Lehtonen
Groups
-
24I231A
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
05.08.2024 - 03.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Sini Ahlberg
Person in charge
Jarkko Lehtonen
Groups
-
24I231B
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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
01.08.2024 - 16.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 26.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sini Ahlberg
- Kirsi-Maria Rinneheimo
- Nikolai Marjoma
- Pia Ruokonen-Kaukolinna
- Sara Nortunen
Person in charge
Juho Tiili
Groups
-
24RTB
-
24RTC
-
24RTA
-
24RTD
-
24LATE
-
24I253
-
24I254
-
24BIOTB
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life
As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make
Content (course unit)
• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• 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 deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• 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