Introduction to Mathematical Sciences (5cr)
Course unit code: TE00CQ15
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Objective
Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for basic courses of mathematical sciences within polytechnical studies.
Content
• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Fractions
• Powers, roots and rational exponents
• Polynomials and polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
• Simplifying rational expressions
• Percentages
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Lines and parabolas
• Concepts of variable and function
• Graphs of functions and interpretation of graphs
• Basics of geometry and trigonometry
• International system of units, unit conversions
• Calculations involving quantities and units
• Field-specific content