Study Guide

Objective

You are able to perform calculations in different number systems.
You are able to present valid arguments.
You are able to combine sets algebraically.

Content

How are numbers presented in number systems and calculations performed?
What do logic and valid argumentation mean?
How are sets and relations defined and how are they combined and illustrated?
What does abstract algebra, especially Boolean algebra, mean?

Materials

Electronic material as well as web material published on the course's Learn platform. Lecture notes and practical exercises. Possible literature / book as additional material.

Teaching methods

Participation in contact and / or remote learning according to the work schedule. The student completes the assignments, tasks and project work required in the course before the given deadlines and participates in the exam at the end of the course if it will be arranged.

Alternative methods to complete the course must be agreed with the lecturer in charge before the beginning of the course.

Employer connections

This course does not include any RDI- or working life cooperation.

Exam schedules

Practical exercises are returned before their set deadlines. Work that is returned after the deadlines will not be reviewed. Exams and their dates will be agreed upon together with the students.

Student workload

A total of 135h, of which about 70h is contact learning and 65h is independent work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on participation and activity in contact learning, accepted practical exercises and their scores, and possible exams.