Geometry and Vector Algebra (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student is able to:
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- solve a scalene triangle
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- determine the center of mass of a plane region
- perform basic vector calculations
- apply vectors to technical problems
- perform calculations with complex numbers

Content (course unit)

Terminology of Geometry, Solving a Scalene Triangle, Areas and Volumes, Center of Mass of a Plane Region, Similarity, Scale, Vectors and Applications, Complex Numbers

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for engineering mathematics or similar skills.

Exam schedules

Exam date will be announced later. There will also be two resit exams. A passed grade can be improved only in the first resit exam. A calculator and formula book are allowed in the exams.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Grading (0-5) is based on weekly exercises and final exam.

Maximum score for the exam is 30 points. Additional points (max 6) are awarded for completing weekly exercises. The details are announced on the course Tabula page. (Ask teacher for course key.) Giving feedback (in Intra) at the end of the period is also part of completing the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures, guided exercises, homework exercises, independent study, exam

Learning materials

Learning material will be available on the course Tabula page.

Further information

Lectures start on Thursday 5.9. at 8:15 in room B3-28.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Understanding of basic concepts.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Understanding of advanced concepts and ability to apply them in basic technical problems.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Ability to apply course topics in advanced problems.