Math1 Equations (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Course purpose

During this course you will learn mathematical equation solving skills that are necessary during your studies in the field of technology.

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 are able to simplify expressions. You are able to solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of a calculator or a computer. You are able to solve mathematical problems by using given models. You also get to know mathematical content related to your own field of study.

Content

In this course, you will learn the mathematical equation solving skills you need to study engineering. You will master the sieving of expressions and be able to solve polynomial and root equations and groups of equations manually, graphically and using computer technology. You will learn how to solve mathematical problems using ready-made models and become familiar with the mathematical content of the degree programme. This course will give you a strong foundation in solving technical problems and applying mathematical skills in practice.

Most important contents are:

- Simplifying expressions (fractional exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, binomial formulas)
- Drawing and interpreting graphs of functions
- Linear equations and lines
- Quadratic equations and parabolas
- Equations involving roots
- Systems of equations
- Percentages and proportions
- Trigonometry of right triangles
- Basics of solid geometry
- Degree-program-related content

Location and time

Course is implemented between 30.8.2022 - 31.7.2023.

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Distance learning, booklet tasks, automatic tests, independent work, learning diary, self assessment, application, exam. Guiding methods: Question column, Zoom-address and Whats'app-group for students.

Exam schedules

Three timetables:
- timetable 1: 30.8. - 10.12.2022 (registration 1.8. - 30.9.; exam online 14.11., re-exam1 28.11., re-exam 2 8.12.)
- timetable 2: 1.10.2022 - 31.5.2023 (registration 1.10. - 28.2.; exam online 2.5., re-exam1 16.5., re-exam 2 30.5.)
- timetable 3: 1.3. - 31.7.2023 (registration 1.3. - 31.7.; exam in Exam Studio 3.7. - 31.7.)

Passing exam in Exam Studio, open according to the time table of the course.

Student workload

This is a nonstop course. Student may enroll to the course during 1.8.-31.5. There are three (3) different time periods inside the nonstop course:

- Course studied by 10.12.
- Course studied by 31.5.
- Course studied by 31.7.

Student chooses the time period in the virtual study environment. Time period should be selected based on students enrollment and study right time. Student can create own time schedule for the assignments and tasks within the selected time period.

The workspace for the first implementation will open on August 30, the second on October 1. and the third 1.3. Registrations are accepted once a week on Mondays. If the virtual study environment has not opened for you within 2 weeks after enrollment, please contact the course teacher.

The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours, so in this course it is 81 hours.

Independent work 77 h
Own application (voluntary, 5 h)
Controlled exam 4 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1

You are able to simplify expressions. You recognise different types of equations and are able to solve simple polynomial equations, equations involving roots and pairs of equations. You can solve verbal and geometric problems when the mathematical model is given.

Grade 2

You understand the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve simple verbal and geometric problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve simple verbal and geometric problems.

Grade 4

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve challenging polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve such verbal and geometric problems that coincide with previously treated problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve challenging polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then creatively solve new verbal and geometric problems.

Qualifications

You know the fundamental rules of arithmetic and can perform basic mathematical operations both numerically and symbolically. You know the difference between an expression and an equation. You can solve simple equations of first and second degree. You are familiar with basic calculations involving percentage. You know what a function is.

Further information

Continous feedback: automatic tests
Self-assessment
Passing exam
Grading exam
Own application