Curricula

Objectives

Course purpose

During this course you will expand the range of mathematical tools needed in your studies in the field of technology by studying the notion of a function and the use of functions in modelling different phenomena.

Course competences

EUR-ACE: Knowledge and understanding 
You have the knowledge and understanding of mathematics and other basic sciences underlying your engineering specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the other programme learning outcomes.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course you know the notion of a function, recognise the type of a given function and understand the properties of different kinds of functions.

Content

- The notion of a function and the notation related to functions
- Logarithmic functions and equations
- Exponential functions and equations
- Trigonometric functions: the sine curve
- The use of functions in modelling
- Piecewise defined functions
- Combined functions
- Inverse functions
- Limit of a function

Time and location

Course is implemented between 28.11.2022.-11.2.2023

Learning materials and recommended literature

Videos in the learning environment, text files, automatic tests
Extra material in Alestalo - Lehtola - Nieminen - Rantakaulio: Tekninen matematiikka 1 and in Lehtola - Rantakaulio: Tekninen matematiikka 2

Teaching methods

Lectures face-to-face, guided exercises, booklet tasks, independent work, automatic tests, exam.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Läpäisykoe Exam-studiossa aikavälillä 16.1. - 10.3.
Arvosanakoe viikolla 6, sen uusintakoe 1 viikolla 10 ja uusintakoe 2 viikolla 13.

Alternative completion methods

Web-based course in Summer 2023

Student workload

Lectures, quided exercises and exam 40 h
Independent work and automatic tests 40 h

Content scheduling

Will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.

Further information for students

Jatkuva palaute: automaattitestit
Läpäisykoe
Arvosanakoe
Bonustehtävä

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1

You understand the notion of function and the notation related to functions. You recognise basic elementary functions. You are able to analyze functions with the help of information technology. You can solve basic tasks by using a model.

Grade 2

You understand the notion of function and the notation related to functions. You recognise basic elementary functions. You know basic properties of different types of functions. You are able to independently solve basic tasks. Your use of notation is dubious.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3

You understand the notion of function and the notation related to functions. You can analyze the graph of a function by inspecting the expression of the function and draw the graph without information technology. You are able to solve necessary function-related equations and model simple problems with functions.

Grade 4

You are able to analyze the properties of different types of functions also when the functions expressions contains parameters. Your notation is clear and valid. You solve function-related equations validly. You are able to model phenomena with functions, but you apply your knowledge uncertainly in new situations.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You are able to analyze the properties of different types of functions also when the functions expressions contains parameters. Your notation is precise. You solve function-related equations validly. You are able to model phenomena with functions and apply your knowledge in new situations.

Prerequisites

You are able to simplify polynomial and rational expressions. You understand the notion of an equation and common principles to solve equations.

Further information

The course offers good mathematical competencies for studies in other fields than technology. The course is also offered in the open university of applied sciences.