Introduction to Mathematical Sciences (5cr)
Code: TE00CQ15-3001
General information
- Enrollment
 - 01.12.2023 - 21.01.2024
 - Registration for the implementation has ended.
 
- Timing
 - 08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
 - Implementation has ended.
 
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
 - 5 cr
 
- Local portion
 - 5 cr
 
- Mode of delivery
 - Contact learning
 
- Unit
 - Engineering and Business
 
- Campus
 - Kupittaa Campus
 
- Teaching languages
 - English
 
- Seats
 - 0 - 80
 
- Degree programmes
 - Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
 
Realization has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 16 h 0 min.
| Time | Topic | Location | 
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                    Thu 04.04.2024  time 12:00 - 14:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                Exercises, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_C3043
                                    Teoriatila muunto
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                    Tue 09.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_C1035_Delta
                                    DELTA
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| 
                    Wed 10.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                Exercises, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_C3043
                                    Teoriatila muunto
                                 | 
                            
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                    Tue 16.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_C1035_Delta
                                    DELTA
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                    Wed 17.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                Exercises, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_C3043
                                    Teoriatila muunto
                                 | 
                            
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                    Tue 23.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                EXAM-B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_B1047_Alpha
                                    ALPHA
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                    Tue 30.04.2024  time 10:00 - 12:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                EXAM-B-Retake, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_B1047_Alpha
                                    ALPHA
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                    Wed 08.05.2024  time 13:00 - 15:00  (2 h 0 min)  | 
                
                                EXAM-A/B-Retake2, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3001  | 
                
                                
                                                                                    ICT_B1047_Alpha
                                    ALPHA
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Evaluation scale
H-5
                    
Content scheduling
Part A:
1 Basic arithmetic operations
2 Fractions
3 Powers
4 Roots
5 Polynomials, simplifying rational expressions
6 Polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
7 Simultaneous linear equations
Part B:
8 Percentages
9 Concepts of variable and function, graphs of functions
10 Lines and parabolas
11 Basics of geometry
12 Basics of trigonometry
13 International system of units, unit conversions
14 Field-specific content: speed/acceleration, volume/mass/density
                    
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
                    
Materials
Lecture notes.
Exercises.
Can be found from ITSL-website.
                    
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Exercises.
Exams.
                    
Exam schedules
First exam after lectures of Part A. One re-exam.
Second exam after lectures of Part B. One re-exam.
One re-exam where student can do both Part A and B, or just one of the other.
                    
Student workload
Lectures 14*2h
Exercises 14*2h
Exams 2*2h
Rest is independent work by the student
                    
Evaluation methods and criteria
The point scale can be found from ITSL-website.
You need 40 % of the points to pass.
                    
Failed (0)
According to the point scale.
                    
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
According to the point scale.
                    
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
According to the point scale.
                    
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
According to the point scale.
                    
Further information
Email.