Vectors and matrices (3 cr)
Code: KC00CB51-3015
General information
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
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MKONE23Bachelor 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