Engineering Precalculus (5cr)

Code: TE00CQ16-3044

General information

Enrollment: 01.12.2025 - 11.01.2026; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 12.01.2026 - 31.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Unit: Engineering

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 70 - 100

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering; Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering; Degree Programme in Biotechnology

Teachers: Terhi Raittila

Scheduling groups: Group 1 (Size: 40 . Open UAS : 0.); Group 2 (Size: 40 . Open UAS : 0.)

Groups: PENERS25
Energy and Environmental Engineering, S25; PMECES25
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; PBIOTES25
Degree programme in Biotechnology

Small groups: 1; 2

Course: TE00CQ16

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Engineering Precalculus TE00CQ16-3044. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
• understands the principles of solving equations and can solve equations encountered within technical applications.
• understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vectors for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply them in modelling and problem solving.
• understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
• can apply functions for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra.
• can apply simultaneous equations for modelling and solving technical problems.
• can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Algebraic expressions
• First and second order of polynomial equations and inequalities
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Radical functions and equations
• Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations
• Angles and angular units
• Right triangle and trigonometry
• Trigonometric functions and the unit circle
• Trigonometric equations
• The sine and cosine rules
• Basic concepts of vector algebra and modelling with vectors
• Scalar product and cross product of two vectors
• Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse of a square matrix
• Field-specific content

Qualifications

Introduction to mathematical sciences or corresponding skills.