Mathematics

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01ALUVA01
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Rimpelä, Sari
Teacher Team: Rimpelä, Sari ; Lassila, Hannu
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2013   1 autumn   5.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
MAELINK-2014   1 autumn   5.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
MAELINK-2015   1 autumn   5.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
MAELINK-2016   1 autumn   5.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The purpose of the course is to advance students' mathematical skills

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required

Contents

- Basic calculations
-Fractions
-Powerand roots
- Equations
- Percentages
- Trigonometric functions
- Area and volume of plane figures
- Functions
- Financial calculations

Recommended or Required Reading

Material announced by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures and assignments
- Approved midterm exams

- Contact teaching: 45 %.

Students may also complete the course by taking a test given at the beginning of the course. Fifty per cent of the test must be passed to receive full credit for the course.

Assessment Criteria

Level 1: The student knows basic skills of matematics, percentage calculations and to calculate the asked part volumes or areas from the geometry investing in given diagrams.
Level 3: The student can adapt given diagrams.
Level 5: The student can solve problems using mathematical skills

Assessment Methods

Written examination (midterm examinations )

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