Mathematics for AgronomistsLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course

The course will cover the basics of mathematics. After completing this course you are able to apply the mathematic skills to assignments of other courses and to solving authentic mathematical problems in working life.


Competenses

Knowledge of science


Learning outcomes

The student masters the basic mathematical methods and is able to use and apply them in natural resource assignments and authentic problems in working life

Content

Calculation tools and working methods
Formation and processing of equations
Percentage calculation and its applications
Multiples, powers and logarithms
Areas and volumes
Fundamentals of statistical methods

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student knows the basic mathematical calculations

Satisfactory 2
The student knows basic mathematical calculations and partly applies them to typical mathematical problems in the field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student knows basic mathematical calculations and can apply them to typical mathematical problems in the field.

Very good 4
The student knows basic mathematical calculations and can apply them skillfully to typical mathematical problems in the field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student knows the basic mathematical calculations and can apply them skillfully to the challenging mathematical problems of the field.