AlgebraLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

To partly review and add to high school and vocational college foundations of algebra.

Content

Number sets and calculations
Mathematical expressions and functions
Equations and systems of equations
Exponential function and logarithms
Introduction to a mathematics programme

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.

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. They are proficient in exponential, logarithm and complex number calculations.

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.