Preparatory Mathematics (3 cr)
Code: TZMV0300-3036
General information
Timing
02.11.2021 - 31.01.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
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
Teachers
- Antti Kosonen
Groups
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ZJA21STGKAvoin amk, Korkeakoulupolkuopinnot, Gradia, Konetekniikka
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ZJA21STGLAvoin amk, Korkeakoulupolkuopinnot, Gradia, Logistiikka
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ZJA21STGRAvoin amk, Korkeakoulupolkuopinnot, Gradia, Rakennus-ja yhdyskuntatekniikka
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ZJA21STGSAvoin amk, Korkeakoulupolkuopinnot, Gradia, Sähkö-ja automaatiotekniikka
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ZJA21STGTAvoin amk, Korkeakoulupolkuopinnot, Gradia, Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka
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 course is implemented at Gradia Viitaniemi campus 2.11.2021-31.1.2022.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Material available in course's Moodle e-learning environment
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, guided exercises
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Will be agreed at the beginning of the course
Student workload
3 credits corresponds to 81 hours of work
Further information for students
Tests in the Moodle environment / exam
Evaluation scale
0-5
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.