Math2 Support (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Course purpose

This course is meant to be taken simultaneously with Math2 Functions. On this course you receive support in your studies and rehearse the contents of Math2 Functions with guidance.

Course competences

During this course you further your knowledge of mathematical principles underlying engineering with regard to functions.
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 have increased and strengthened your knowledge about the contents of Math1 Equations course.

Content

During this course you develop your competence with calculation routines. You practice and strengthen your knowledge about recognising functions, understanding the properties of different functions, determining the expression of a function and solving function-related equations.

Location and time

One session per week, approximately 6 sessions during weeks 2-7

Materials

Same as on Math1 Equations course

Teaching methods

Contact lessons and self studying

Completion alternatives

Detailed information is given on first contact lesson.

Student workload

10-15 h contact lessons
12-17 h self studying

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand the concept of a function and notation of functions and are able to solve simple tasks related to elementary functions, using information technology if necessary.

Qualifications

You recognise algebraic principles regarding the manipulation of symbolic expressions and are able to apply them to simplify simple expressions and solve simple equations.