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Mathematics 1 (5 cr)

Code: LO00CP73-3002

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

07.01.2019 - 28.04.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Timo Lyytikäinen

Teacher in charge

Timo Lyytikäinen

Groups

  • LOKT18SP

Objective

You will learn the basic mathematical skills that are necessary in solving technical and economical problems.
For example, you will learn to
- use arithmetic operations to determine logistics indicators.
- solve systems of equations used in resolving flow problems.
- calculate the surface areas and volumes that are most typical in engineering context.
- use vector calculus when combining force and speed.
- use the logarithmic scale.
- use the exponential function when processing and analysing transient and growth phenomena.

Content

How do I solve technical and economical engineering problems with the help of mathematics?
For example:
How do I calculate the cost per kilometer for a vehicle?
How do I solve a system of linear equations?
How do I calculate the volume of a receptacle?
How do I calculate opposite forces in vector form (securing of cargo)?
How do I use and interpret the logarithmic scale?
How do I calculate thermal equilibrium and radioactive degradation with the help of exponential functions?

Qualifications

Basics of mathematics and physics, or equivalent skills