Math2 Functions (nonstop) (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

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

In this course, you will expand your range of mathematical tools by learning about the concept of functions and the use of different types of functions to model engineering phenomena. You will understand the concept of a function, identify different types of functions and their properties. You will learn how to use equations to consider functions and how to use different types of functions to model simple engineering phenomena. This course will give you a strong basis for applying mathematical methods in engineering.

- 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

Location and time

Implementation during academic year 2025-26.

All course assignment must be handled and the final exams successfully done no later than 31.7.2026.

The course is assessed on a monthly basis according to a separate schedule in the course's Moodle workspace.

Materials

Free openly licensed textbooks will be used. Links will be shared in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Recording of the lectures, exercises and homework exercises, project work, independent studying from theory material, final exam on Exam Studio

Exam schedules

Schedule of the exams and two resits will be given in the beginning of the course.
Extra exam resits may be obtained by demonstrating a review of recapping exercises of the course topics.

The final exam of the course and its possible retakes are done on the Exam Studio, where the student registers independently using the instructions in the course workspace on Moodle.

The course ends when the exam time period is finished 31.7.2026. After this, coursework returns are no longer accepted and the incomplete course must be re-taken in its entirety at the next course implementation. Note the opening times of the Exam Studio exam rooms.

Completion alternatives

With onsite or online course.

Student workload

The estimated workload of the course is 3 credits · 27 h/cr = 81 h.

Orientation to self-study 2h
Lecture recordings approx. 28 h
Exercises and tests 6 x 6 h = 36 h
Independent study of material, preparation for exams and project work 12 h
Final exams 3 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment 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.

Qualifications

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

Further information

Assessment methods:
The course includes compulsory assignments, homework and mid-term tests. Assessment will be by means of an end-of-course pass/fail exam and with a grade exam on Exam Studio. A pass mark of grade 1 is awarded on completion of the compulsory elements of the course and succeeding in the pass/fail exam. A higher grade requires participation in an grade exam.

It is also recommended to choose the course Mat1 Support if you have no background in upper secondary school long mathematics or if you need to build up your calculation routine.