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Vectors and matricesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: KC00CB51

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • KONE24A
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 35 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 45 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • KONE24B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • KONE23A
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 35 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 45 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Leo Sippola
Student groups
  • KONE23B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 35 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 45 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

27.11.2023 - 11.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • MKONE23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 16 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 15 h
- of which autonomous studies: 66 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Leo Sippola
Student groups
  • KONE22B

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • KONE22A

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 35 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 45 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 27.11.2022

Timing

21.11.2022 - 19.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • MKONE22

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises 16 h, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 15 h
- of which autonomous studies: 66 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • KONE21A

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28 h
- of which autonomous studies: 52 h

Further information

grades 1 - 5

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Leo Sippola
Student groups
  • KONE21B

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry

Enrollment

25.09.2021 - 12.12.2021

Timing

25.10.2021 - 27.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Kokkonen
Student groups
  • MKONE21

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- doing 3D vector calculations.
- using vectors to solve problems pertaining to space geometry.
- solving equations of a straight line.
- utilising linear optimization.
- doing matrix algebra
- using calculation tools.
- utilising the above-mentioned methods in their Professional Studies and in the working world.

Content

- Addition of vector
- Unit vectors
- Scalar product and cross product
- Scalar component and vector component
- Scalar triple product
- Vectors in statics
- Equation of a straight line
- Linear optimization
- Matrix algebra

Materials

The learning material is in the moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures and independent study

Student workload

Lectures 15 h and independent study 66 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to usual problems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of vectors and matrices, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam

Qualifications

Algebra and Trigonometry