Introduction to Mathematical Sciences (5 cr)
Code: TE00CQ15-3004
General information
Enrollment
30.05.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
40 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
- Tiina Tolmunen
- COS Opettaja
- COS1 Virtuaalihenkilö1
Groups
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PINFOS24APINFOS24A
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PINFOS24BPINFOS24B
- 03.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 05.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 06.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 10.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 12.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 13.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 17.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 19.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 24.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 26.09.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 01.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 03.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 08.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 10.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 11.10.2024 12:00 - 14:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 22.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 23.10.2024 12:00 - 14:00, Exam Part 1, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 24.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 29.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 31.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group Aand B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 01.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Re-exam Part 1, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 05.11.2024 12:00 - 14:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 08.11.2024 08:00 - 10:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 12.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 14.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 15.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 19.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 21.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 22.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 26.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 28.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 29.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 03.12.2024 12:00 - 14:00, Lecture, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 05.12.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Homework session group A and B, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 11.12.2024 08:00 - 11:00, Exam Part 2, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
- 16.12.2024 09:00 - 12:00, Re-exam Part 2, Introduction to Mathematical Sciences TE00CQ15-3004
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
Course material and exercises shared by the teacher through Itslearning.
Function calculator (Casio fx-82EX or similar).
ViLLE-exercises.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, self-study, homework, exam
Exam schedules
First exam after lectures of Part 1. One re-exam.
Second exam after lectures of Part 2. One re-exam.
One re-exam where student can do both Part 1 and 2, or just one of the other.
Student workload
Lessons 28 h
Exercises sessions 26 h
Exams 4 h
Self-study (homework, exercises, preparing for exams etc.) 77 h
Content scheduling
PART 1:
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 2:
8 Variable and function, graphs of functions
9 Lines and parabolas
10 Basics of geometry
11 Basics of trigonometry
12 Percentages
13 Quantity and unit
14 Basics of physics
Further information
Itslearning
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, you must
- submit at least 40 % of the ViLLE exercises
- achieve at least 5/14 points in both midterm exams.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student has not demonstrated that they have achieved the objectives of the course. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts related to the course's subject matter and is unable to apply what they have learned.
A failing grade follows if:
- The student has not submitted enough ViLLE assignments (less than 40%).
- The student has not passed one or both of the midterm exams (minimum 5/14 points on each exam).
The course will also be failed if any academic misconduct is detected in the student's performance. The first detected instance of misconduct or an attempt at misconduct will result in the rejection of the individual exam or assignment. The second detected instance will lead to the failure of the entire course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student has demonstrated that they have satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the course. The student recognizes and can somewhat utilize the concepts related to the course's subject matter.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student has demonstrated that they have achieved the objectives of the course well, although there is still room for improvement in certain areas of knowledge and skills. The student can effectively use the concepts related to the course's subject matter and apply what they have learned in both academic and professional situations.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has demonstrated that they have excellently achieved the objectives of the course. The student has a strong command of the concepts related to the course's subject matter and can analyze related issues fluently and with well-founded reasoning. The student is well-equipped to apply what they have learned in both academic and professional situations.