Mathematics 1Laajuus (4 cr)

Objective

To partly review and add to high school and vocational college mathematics, with the adoption of disciplined and determined working methods and to develop interaction skills.

Content

Number sets and calculations
Expressions and functions
Equations and systems of equations
Right-angled triangle and scalene triangle
Vectors

Materials

Insinöörin matematiikka, Holmlund Eero, Huuskonen Maija, Makkonen Heikki, Surakka Jarkko, Tuomenlehto Ari, Edita

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to describe verbal problems using mathematical language and are able to interpret the significance of the results to assignments that arise during their professional studies.
A commendable level requires that you get more than 90% of the maximum points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to carry out second degree equations and present them as diagrams. They are proficient in doing equation pairs and systems of equations.
A good level requires that you get about 70 - 80% of the maximum points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are proficient in expanding and simplifying the most common mathematical expressions. They able to form power and radical expressions and can do first degree equations.
A satisfactory level requires that approximately 50 - 60% of the maximum points in the exam are obtained.

Execution methods

Lectures and calculation exercises.

Accomplishment methods

The course includes lectures and calculation exercises. Teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching. Passing the course requires active calculation exercises and taking midterms/final exams. The course contains approx. 108 hours of student work. A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.