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Perusmatematiikka (MATLV0052), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:Perusmatematiikka
Preparatory course in mathematics
Course Winha code:MATLV0052
Kurre acronym:PerM
Credits:3
Type and level of course:Basic studies
Year of study, semester or study period:1.year
Implementation:Autumn semester
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:H-L Merenti-Välimäki
Final assessment:Pass - Fail

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Secondary school (ninth grade) mathematics

Course contents (core content level)

Integers, basic algebraic operations and their rules. Fractions and calculations with fractions. Using letters as symbols of numbers. Basic rules of manipulating expressions that contain symbols and numbers. Basic rules for simplifying mathematical expressions. Decimal numbers and accuracy of calculations with decimal numbers. Roots and fractional powers. Solving linear equations and pairs of linear equations. Solving simple equations containing roots. Coordinate system, straight line, parabola and other basic. Direct and inverse proportionality. Trigonometric functions solving the right angle. Exponential and logarithmic functions and related simple equations.

Course contents (additional)

Solving more complicated equations. Complete solution of simple trigonometric equations. General principles of solving exponential and logarithmic equations.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The student is able to perceive the meaning and interpretation of mathematical expressions. The student knows how to use the Cartesian coordinate system to visualize pairs of numbers and how to plot elementary functions. The student can visualize also mentally the main features of the most important elementary functions.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The student is able to perform calculations with integers, fractional and decimal numbers. The student can simplify symbolic expressions composed of basic mathematical operations. The student is able to solve linear and quadratic equations, pairs of linear equations and most common types of equations containing roots, logarithms or exponentials. The student can plot elementary functions. The student can solve for the angles of a given triangle.

Recommended reading

Henttonen, Peltomäki, Uusitalo: Tekniikan matematiikka 1, Edita or
Alestalo, Rantakaulio, Soinne; Tekninen matematiikka 1, Tammertekniikka
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Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching: 58 h
Exam: 3h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis not carried out): 30 h
Total: 91 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -
Tuition in Finnish.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Final exam.

Related competences of the degree programme

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