Preparatory Mathematics (3 cr)
Code: TZMV0300-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 115
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Rantakaulio
- Virtuaali Lograk
Teacher in charge
Pasi Lehtola
Scheduling groups
- Kontaktitoteutus (Capacity: 45. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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ZJA20STPPRYAvoin AMK, tekn, AMK-polut (päivä), Rakennus- ja yhdyskuntatekniikka
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TKN20S1Konetekniikka (AMK)
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ZJA20STPMKOAvoin AMK, tekn, AMK-polut (monimuoto), Konetekniikka
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TRY20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
Small groups
- Ohjattu pienryhmä 1
Objectives
Course purpose
During this course you rehearse and reinforce mathematical knowledge and skills needed in the beginning of your studies.
Course competences
EUR-ACE: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and other basic sciences underlying their engineering specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the other programme outcomes.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you recall basic algebraic operations and rules for numbers and symbols, and formulas related to common geometric shapes. You understand the difference between an expression and an equation. You are able to apply what you have learned to solve simple problems related to your own field of study.
Content
Basic algebraic operations, the notion of square root, rules for exponents, simplification of polynomial expressions and simple rational expressions, simple linear and quadratic polynomial equations, percentages, simple geometry and trigonometry for right triangles, basics of functions, verbal problems.
Time and location
The initial level test is during the start week according to the time table of each degree program. Contact learning is during 31.8. - 23.10., and its schedule is given on the front page of the course.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Material is in the learning environment.
Teaching methods
Course is web-based course before the new student's start week. For those who don't pass the initial level test during the start week this course is in contact learning.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Schedule is given on the front page of the course.
Student workload
Web-based course: independent work 79 h, the initial level test 2 h.
Contact learning: in classroom 40 h and independent work 41 h.
Further information for students
Avoin amk 10
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You are able to simplify simple polynomial- and rational expressions and evaluate expressions numerically. You recognise the difference between an expression and an equation. You can explain how simplifying an expression differs from the process of solving an equation. You are able to solve simple linear and quadratic polynomial equations. You can solve the edges and angles of right triangles. You can solve simple problems with equations. You know the notation for functions, are able to read the values of a function from a graph, and compute values of a given function using the functions expression. You recognise the equation of a line, are able to draw the line by using it, and you can determine the equation of a line from a picture.
Further information
The course is meant to be taken before compulsory mathematical studies in technology. The course also offers good mathematical acquirements for studies on other fields than technology.