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Algebra and geometry (4 cr)

Code: KC00CB49-3014

General information


Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Pekka Sahimaa

Student groups

  • KONE23B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Objective

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

Content

- Solving algebraic expressions
- Solving equations
- Basic trigonometry
- Vectors in planes

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 108 h
- of which scheduled studies: 56 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 algebra and geometry, 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 algebra and geometry, 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 algebra and geometry, 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

No prerequisites