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Vectors and Matrices (3 cr)

Code: AE00CM43-3005

General information


Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 22.02.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Teachers

  • Pekka Sahimaa

Student groups

  • AFE22B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering, full time studies

Objective

Students will be competent in using the mathematical methods described in the course contents to solve practical mathematical problems.

Content

Vectors in plane and space
Matrix algebra
Linear system of equations
Rotations and coordinate changes

Materials

Lecture notes
Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

lectures and exercises, hybrid teaching (classroom teaching + Teams)

Student workload

81h (Scheduled studies 32 h + autonomous studies 49 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 + exercises

Qualifications

Algebra and geometry