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 will be held in September. There will be two resit exams in autumn.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Grading (0-5) is based on exercises and final exam. Maximum score for the exam is 30 points, and additional points (max 3) are awarded for completing homework exercises. To pass the course a student has to get al least 13 points (exam + homework).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
guided exercises
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 + homework+exam 21 hours, exam 3 hours, 57 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.