Algebra and geometry (5 cr)
Code: 8B00CZ16-3001
General information
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 12.09.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
- Sari Rimpelä
Responsible person
Jukka Kauppila
Student groups
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BIELI21
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BIELI21B
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BIELI21A
Objective
The purpose of the course is to advance students' mathematical skills.
Content
- Basic calculations
- Fractions
- Powerand roots
- Equations
- Percentages
- Trigonometric functions
- Area and volume of plane figures
- Functions
- Financial calculations
Materials
Material distributed by the lecturer.
Teaching methods
- Lectures and assignments
- Approved midterm exams
Completion alternatives
Students may complete the course by taking a test given at the beginning of the course. Fifty per cent of the test must be passed to receive full credit for the course
Student workload
Total work load of the course:135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows basic skills of matematics, percentage calculations and to calculate the asked part volumes or areas from the geometry investing in given diagrams.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can very well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems. The student can solve problems using mathematical skills
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination (midterm examinations )
Qualifications
No previous studies are required