Introduction to mathematics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CVAL03 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Tiainen, Juha |
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| Teacher Team: | Rimpelä, Sari |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the course is to provide students with the readiness they need to solve mathematical problems in their work and studies.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basic calculations
- Estimations
- Fractions
- Percentages
- Powerand roots
- Equations
Recommended or Required Reading
Material distrubuted during lectures.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Independent study
- Contact teaching: 70 %
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Students are required to participate actively in the lectures. There is a minimum attendance of 80 %/final. They are also required to successfully complete at least 50 % of the assignments given during the lessons. All parts of the course must be successfully completed to receive a grade.
At the beginning of the course, students will be tested on their command of basic mathematics skills. Fifty per cent of the answers must be correct to pass the test Students who successfully pass the test will be entitled to begin the mathematics course directly. Those who fail the test participate in the contact teaching as usual and complete the course according to the above-mentioned requirement level.
Work Placement
None
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