Introduction to Mathematical Sciences (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

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
- Right triangle trigonometry
- Basics about the geometry of other bodies

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

The course follows the books on the Openstax website:
- Elementary Algebra 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/elementary-algebra-2e
- Intermediate Algebra 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/intermediate-algebra-2e
- Prealgebra 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/prealgebra-2e
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

Final exam

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

learning-by-doing, supporting learning, the course provides mathematical skills for sustainable selection of everyday activities

Completion alternatives

Independent study and a successfully completed exam. This method of completion must be agreed with the teacher and must be based on a strong mathematical background. The mathematical background is assessed based on the score of the entry level test and the opportunity to take a course exam is offered at the beginning of the semester.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work, divided on average
- Joint calculation workshops 40 h
- Independent study with the help of calculation handouts and guide videos, about 4 hours/handout = 48 hours
- training in Ville-platform 27 h
- Rehearsals for the exams 18 h
- Exam 2 h

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is evaluated numerically from 0 to 5.

The assessment is based on course points, which are collected as follows:
- Presence and active participation in lectures and counting exercises 1p
- From weekly calculation exercises exceeding the required 33% 1,5p
- For independent ViLLE tasks exceeding the required 33% 1,5p
- Final exam 16p
Maximum score 20 points.

Receiving course points from weekly calculation exercises requires them to be returned to ItsLearning in electronic form and self-assessment of your own performance to the given Excel sheet by the deadline. Points are awarded in proportion to the number of calculated tasks. Attendance points are awarded at the beginning of the lecture and the points are recorded when the teacher concludes the attendance check.

Qualified performance (number 1) is required
- at least 33 % of the maximum score for independent ViLLE tasks
- at least 33 % of the maximum score for weekly calculation exercises
- at least 8 credits in total

Other grades are determined by points, given above.

Failed (0)

The student is missing one of the required pass conditions:
- The student has not received at least 33% of the maximum score for ViLLE assignments.
- The student has not received at least 33% of the maximum score for weekly calculation exercises.
- Student has not achieved at least 8 points total.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has received at least 33% of the maximum points for ViLLE and exercises assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 8 - 9,99 = 1
Course points 10 - 11,99 = 2

Competence corresponding to level 1-2: The student can solve 1st and 2nd degree polynomial equations and their applications. The student masters right-angled triangle trigonometry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

TThe student has received at least 33% of the maximum points for ViLLE and exercises assignments and course points as follows:
Course points 12 - 13,99 = 3
Course points 14 - 15,99 = 4

Competence corresponding to level 3-4: In addition to the competence of level 1-2, the student masters one of the following topics:
- handling of units and unit conversions
- refining various powers and expressions
- graphs of functions and related calculations
- solving a pair of equations
- basics of vector calculus

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has received at least 33% of the maximum points for ViLLE and exercises assignments and course points as follows:
The student has received at least 16 course points in total.

Competence corresponding to level 5: In addition to level 1-2 competence, the student also masters the basics of handling units and unit conversions, refining various powers and expressions, examining and calculating graphs of functions, solving pairs of equations and vector calculations.

Further information

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

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