Functions and Matrices (3 cr)
Code: 5N00BF71-3002
General information
- Enrolment period
- 27.09.2014 - 26.10.2014
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 27.10.2014 - 19.12.2014
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Environmental Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 30 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
After completing this course student is able to:
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems
Content (course unit)
Basic Functions and Terminology (Polynomial, Rational, Power, Exponential, Logarithmic and Trigonometric Functions), Graphs of Basic Functions, Equations, Matrix Operations, Group of Linear Equations
Prerequisites (course unit)
Orientation for engineering mathematics or similar skills.
Exam schedules
Exam will be held on Thursday 18th of December. There will also be two resit exams during the 3rd period on Wednesdays 21st of January 2015 and 11th of February.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grading (0-5) is based on weekly exercises and final exam. Maximum score for the exam is 30 points, and additional points (max 4) are awarded for completing weekly homework exercises. To pass the course a student has to get al least 40 % of the maximum points in the exam.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
lectures,
guided exercises
collaborative learning
exam
Learning materials
All study material will be available on the course Tabula page (tabula.tamk.fi) in pdf format. Course enrollment key for the Tabula page will be given on the first lecture.
Student workload
Total work 81 hours.
lectures + guided exercises + collaborative learning 34 hours, exam 3 hours, rest 44 hours independent studying
Content scheduling
Contents and corresponding dates can be found on Tabula.
Completion alternatives
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Practical training and working life cooperation
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International connections
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Further information
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Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student doesn't pass the final exam.
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.