Introduction to mathematics (5 cr)

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Evaluation

Assessment: 0 - 5

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Course material

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Study forms and methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

RDI and work-related cooperation

Mathematic skills related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Timing of exams and assignments

Online lectures in Teams, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International cooperation

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Course part description

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.