Basic Mathematics for Engineers (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you review and learn basic mathematics, which you need to succeed in your studies and later in working life

As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• know how to handle mathematical expressions that occur in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make

Content (course unit)

• Calculation operations (e.g. calculation with fractions, order of calculation)
• Markings, xy coordinate system
• Power formulas
• Representing a number as a power of ten
• Unit conversions
• Forming and processing expressions
• 1st and 2nd degree equation
• Solving formulas
• A pair of equations
• Percentage calculation

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

Student:
• recognizes mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• can handle simple mathematical expressions in technology
• can solve simple equations that are similar to the examples presented
• can, under guidance, choose a mathematical model for a technical problem and solve the resulting equations with the help of the model
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made

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

Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• knows how to deal with mathematical expressions appearing in technology
• can solve basic equations and formulas
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.

Location and time

Kuntokatu 3
Lukujärjestyksen mukaan

Exam schedules

Tentti sovittuna aikana.

Assessment methods and criteria

Koe 24p
Läpäisyraja kokeesta on 12/30p.
Tunti/kotitehtävillä voi saada kokeeseen lisäpisteitä seuraavasti:
>30% = 1p
>50% = 2p
>60% = 3p
>70% = 4p
>80% = 5p
>90% = 6p

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus
Aktivoiva lähiopetus
Itsenäinen opiskelu
Ryhmässä opiskelu
Loppukoe

Learning materials

Opettajan materiaali
Moodle-materiaali
Tekniikan kaavasto, Tammertekniikka
Ti-nspire laskin

Student workload

3op n. 80h
Lähiopetusta n. 24h
Itsenäistä työskentelyä n. 53h
Tentti n. 3h

Content scheduling

Jaksotus löytyy moodlesta

Completion alternatives

Ei ole

Practical training and working life cooperation

Ei ole

International connections

Ei ole

Further information

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