Orientation for Engineering Mathematics (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able
-to operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
-to formulate the mathematical model and solve the equations

Content (course unit)

Mathematical Notations, Unit Conversations. Mathematical Expressions. Solving Linear, Quadratic and Pair of equations. Percentages. Solving Right Triangle. Simple Areas and Volymes.

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 homework 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

Learning materials

Material will be available on the course Tabula page.

Further information

First lecture is on Monday 26.8. at 12:15 in room B6-31a.

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.