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 will be held on Wednesday 3rd of November and it will be
returned on Thursday 5th of November. There will be two resit exams during the 2nd period on Wednesdays 18th of November 2015 and 9th of December 2015. Enrollment at least 4 days before the exam in TenttiWilho.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Grading (0-5) is based on weekly exercises and final exam. Maximum score for the exam is 36 points, and additional points (max 3) are awarded for completing weekly homework exercises. To pass the course a student has to get at least 12 points in the exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures,
guided exercises
collaborative learning
homework
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 33 hours, exam 3 hours, rest 45 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.