Vectors and matrices (3 cr)
Code: KC00CB51-3013
General information
- Enrollment
- 13.11.2023 - 15.01.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Mechanical Engineering
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Heikki Kokkonen
- Groups
-
KONE23ABachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Course
- KC00CB51
Evaluation scale
1-5
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
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
Further information
grades 1 - 5