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Talousmatematiikka (KI1001), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Talousmatematiikka Business Mathematics |
| Course Winha code: | KI1001 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Type and level of course: | Basic studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester, Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period, 3.period, 4.period |
| Semester: | 0708 |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Not required.
Course contents (core content level)
The student
will learn the basic concepts
- of linear equations and functions
- of business mathematics
- of indexes and the value of money
- of interest and calculating compound interest and their applications
will be trained in using spreadsheet (Excel)
Course contents (additional)
The student
will be able
- to solve the basic problems of business mathematics as in working life situations
- to compare financing and investment options and use suitable theory and methods
will be trained in using spreadsheet applications of business mathematics (Excel)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
The student will be able to solve the basic problems of business mathematics using the working life situations as a starting point. They will develop their mathematical skills and their power of deduction. In additon, they will practise their information acquisition, problem solving and group work skills.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Pulkkinen-Holopainen, 2006 (4. edition), Talous ja rahoitusmatematiikka
Teaching and learning strategies
This course will be taught by lectures and assignments. Assignments can be done by the PC or calculator. The Excel software is used during the course.
Teaching methods and student workload
Lectures
Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments
Self-study
Group exercises
Laboratory assignments
Assessment weighting and grading
The course is divided into two parts I and II. Both parts must be taken during the same academic year.
- exercises max 25 points
- assignment max 5 points
- the sum of the both exams max 70 points and min 28 points
Related competences of the degree programme
Communication and social competence
Personal development
Generic Competences