Engineering mathematics 1 (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.

Content

How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?

Course material

Learn-material and a mathematics textbook.

Study forms and methods

Final exam.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Student workload

Oppitunnit ja välikokeet 60 h
Kotitehtävät 40 h
Teorian opiskelu 30 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Välikoepisteet ja kotitehtävät.

Qualifications

The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.