Functions and Matrices (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Basic Functions and Terminology (Polynomial, Rational, Power, Exponential, Logarithmic and Trigonometric Functions), Graphs of Basic Functions, Equations, Matrix Operations, Group of Linear Equations.

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Orientation for engineering mathematics or similar skills.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

Student understands the basic concepts of functions and matrices and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

In addition, student is able to solve simple equations involving basic functions and knows how to apply matrices to technical problems. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of using course topics to solve various applications and the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution.

Aika ja paikka

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Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The final grade is based on the exam. To pass the exam a student has to get at least 40 % of the maximum points.

40 % -> grade 1
52,5 % -> grade 2
65 % -> grade 3
77,5 % -> grade 4
90 % -> grade 5

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Distance lessons, exercises, self-study, videos, homework, exam.
A student solves mandatory exercises and saves them in TuniMoodle by given dead-lines. Before each dead-line a student has a chance to ask help in "helpdesk"-meetings.

Oppimateriaalit

All material, theory and exercises, can be found in TuniMoodle. If necessary, a student can use math books he/she has used before and the Internet to search more information about the topics. A student can borrow books in TAMK library. The solutions for the some homework will be published in TuniMoodle after every deadline.

Sisällön jaksotus

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Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

The exam will be held on Thursday, 10th of December at 11.00-14.00 in the classroom B5-20. A student has to complete and submit at least 50 % of the exercises to be able to attend the exam.
Two re-sit exams, the first one in January 2021 and the second one in February 2021 (more details later).