Engineering Precalculus

Engineering Precalculus, 5 credits - 5051211

Upcoming implementations:

Engineering Precalculus 5051211-3023 07.02.2022-27.05.2022 5 credits (PIOTK22) +-
Teacher(s) in charge

Hazem Al-Bermanei

Learning material

1. Precalculus (3rd edition), Fred Safier, SCHAUM’S outlines.
2. Engineering Mathematics (6th edition), K.A. Stroud [MACMILLAN PRESS LTD]
3. Formula book: Technical formulas

Learning methods

Teacher-directed classroom activities, group work and independent work; project work, reports, task-based (homework)

Objects, timing and methods of assessment

Homework sets 1-6 , 30 %
-Total of thirty homework exercises based on reading material and classroom notes
-diagnostic/formative self / teacher evaluation in connection with each homework set return session
Project work, reports, presentations, 40 %
-Each outcome of the project work is assessed independently (assessment criteria is specified in Optima)
-peer feedback summative teacher feedback at the end of the course
Final exam, 30 %
-A written exam (1,5 hrs) on specified material
-Summativeteacher evaluationat the end of the course

Teaching language

English

Timing

07.02.2022 - 27.05.2022

Enrollment date range

22.11.2021 - 07.02.2022
Group(s)
- PIOTK22
Seats

15 - 35

Responsible unit

Engineering and Business

Additional information

All practical information on timetables, project work, grading etc., as well as links to web materials are provided in Optima.

Degree Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

RDI share

0.00 credits

Share of online studies

0.00 credits

Assessment scale

H-5

Pedagogic approaches

The contents of the course give understanding of the basic mathematics and help students to solve equations, including radical, exponential and logarithmic equations and use determinants and matrices (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations), apply dot and cross products (e.g. in games, physics and electrical engineering applications), moreover the students can use relevant mathematical denotation correctly
The students will team up for a project work and writing reports on some current and relevant aspect of basic math, which gives everyone an opportunity to understand the topic; all students will develop their mathematical proficiency.
Task-based assessment supports learning and is continuous throughout the course. Studying in an international group develops students’ ability to intercultural communication and multicultural collaboration.

Student's schedule and workload

Classroom activities: Classroom activities participation 50 h
Homework: Working on homework sets 1-6 30 h
Project work: Research, presentation material, presentation 20h
Final exam: Preparing for the final exam 25 h

Content scheduling

2/22 - 3/22: theory, homework
3/22: project work
4/22: final exam
- Sets of numbers and number systems
- Real functions
- Polynomials equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations;
- Trigonometry for right triangles
- Complex numbers
- Vectors and matrices

After completing the course the student can:
- solve equations, including radical, exponential and logarithmic equations
- use determinants and matrices (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations)
- apply dot and cross products (e.g. in games, physics and electrical engineering applications)
- perform basic operations on complex numbers
- use relevant mathematical denotation correctly

High school mathematics courses (higher or subsidiary level)
OR
Primary+secondary school and vocational school maths curriculum AND course: Introduction to Precalculus
OR
equivalent skills

- Sets of numbers and number systems
- Real functions
- Polynomials equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations;
- Trigonometry for right triangles
- Complex numbers
- Vectors and matrices