Mathematics and Physics Refresher Course (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Opening lecture in week 36. Teaching weekly in weeks 36-41. More detailed schedule on the course's Itslearning pages.

Mathematical skills learned in the course are basic skills needed in vocational studies and in working life. Contents:
- Number representations and number sets
- Basic calculations and order of calculations
- Calculating with fractions and handling fractional expressions
- Quantities and the SI system
- Processing of units in calculations and unit conversions
- Powers and powers of ten (also negative and root = fractional powers)
- Processing of polynomials (Simplification of expressions, also fractional expressions)
- Function values and reading the graph of the function
- 1st degree functions and 1st degree function graph
- 1st degree equations and inequalities (also ratios),
- Percentage calculation
- 2nd degree functions and the graph of a 2nd degree function
- 2nd degree equations and inequalities
- A pair of linear equations
- Basics of matrix calculation
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Different angular units
- Basics about the geometry of other bodies
- Getting to know ICT software (Matlab, Geogebra...)

Objective

Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for successful performance in basic mathematics and physics courses within engineering education.

Content

• Handling mathematical variables and expressions
• Calculations involving percents
• Calculations involving exponents (including negative and fractional exponents)
• Handling equations (degrees 1. and 2.)
• Basics of geometry
• Plotting functions
• Expressing measurement results graphically
• Interpretation of graphical presentations
• Calculations involving physical quatities and units
• International system of Units (SI)
• Handling physical equations, e.g., equations describing movements with constant speed or acceleration.

Materials

Electronic and online material, educational videos in the Itslearning learning system and linked there

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based, independent study, calculation workshops

The course provides the prerequisites for studying the mathematics and physics courses included in the engineering education through diverse teaching, guided calculation exercises, electronic Ville exercises, independent practice and group work.

Exam schedules

One course exam in week 41.

International connections

learning-by-doing, supporting learning

Completion alternatives

Independent study and an approved course exam.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided on average
- Joint calculation workshops 52 h
- Independent study with the help of calculation handouts and guide videos, about 3 hours/handout = 33 hours
- Rehearsal for the exam 16 h
- Exam 2 h
- Studying MATLAB software 10 h

Further information

The teacher sends the most important announcements of the course by e-mail. Contact the teacher by email (aaro.mustonen@turkuamk.fi). Information related to lessons in itslearning. Announcements related to the course in Itslearning on the Course Overview page.