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Basic Mathematical Skills in ICT Engineering (5 cr)

Code: 5N00FX72-3002

General information


Enrolment period

23.07.2022 - 30.08.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 23.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

ICT Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Teachers

  • Miika Huikkola
  • Lasse Enäsuo

Person in charge

Miika Huikkola

Groups

  • 22TIETOB

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-is able to narrate given mathematical text and self-produced expressions/equations etc.
-is able to evaluate his/her own mathematical know-how
-can manipulate expressions and equations (by utilizing tools, if necessary)
-knows the concepts of function and proportionality
-identifies and is able to create an equation of a line
-is able to apply course contents in technical problem solving
-is able to act as a member of a group and take responsibility for one's own and the group's success

Content (course unit)

-Reading and presentation skills of basic software engineering mathematics
-Numeral systems that are used in software engineering (binary and hexadecimal systems)
-Power: powers of 10 and 2, multiplicative units, manipulation of expressions
-Solving an equation, solving a system of equations
-Concept of proportionality
-Equation of a line, concept of regression
-Concept of function, sine function
-Basic use of mathematical software (with the content themes listed above)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-Knows the taught mathematical basic concepts
-Is able to do given basic level tasks by utilizing the group, if necessary
-Understands and is able to narrate given mathematical text
-Knows some engineering applications of the course contents

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-Can handle expressions and equations within the span of course contents
-Can narrate and justify self-produced expressions and equations etc.
-Is mainly able to use mathematical notations and concepts correctly
-Is able to help other members of the group
-Can apply taught concepts in engineering applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-In addition to aforementioned
*Can apply course contents in technical problem solving – even in new contexts
*Student can present self-written mathematical text clearly, logically and precisely

Assessment scale

0-5