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Math1 Equations (3 cr)

Code: TZLM1300-3100

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
Kalle Niemi
Groups
ZJATLP24S1
Avoin amk, Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Päivä
TLP24S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
TLP24VS
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Course
TZLM1300

Materials

Videos in the learning environment, text files, automatic tests
College Algebra 2e (https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

automatic tests
Exam Part 1: Core questions (obligatory)
Exam Part 2: Grading questions (grades 2-5)

Student workload

Lectures, quided exercises and exam 30 h
Independent work and automatic tests 51 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1

You are able to simplify expressions. You recognise different types of equations and are able to solve simple polynomial equations, equations involving roots and pairs of equations. You can solve verbal and geometric problems when the mathematical model is given.

Grade 2

You understand the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve simple verbal and geometric problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve simple verbal and geometric problems.

Grade 4

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve challenging polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then solve such verbal and geometric problems that coincide with previously treated problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You master the notion and notation of polynomial equations. You can solve challenging polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of information technology. You are able to mathematically model and then creatively solve new verbal and geometric problems.

Content scheduling

Schedule will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.

Exam schedules

Exam Part 1: Core questions in the Exam studio between 20.11.2023 - 7.1.2024 (obligatory)
Exam Part 2: Grading questions in week 50, resit 1 in week 51 and resit 2 in week 2/2024. (optional)

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Lectures face-to-face or recordings, guided exercises, booklet tasks, independent work, automatic tests, exam.

Location and time

Course is implemented between 28.10. - 15.12.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Qualifications

You know the fundamental rules of arithmetic and can perform basic mathematical operations both numerically and symbolically. You know the difference between an expression and an equation. You can solve simple equations of first and second degree. You are familiar with basic calculations involving percentage. You know what a function is.

Content

In this course, you will learn the mathematical equation solving skills you need to study engineering. You will master the sieving of expressions and be able to solve polynomial and root equations and groups of equations manually, graphically and using computer technology. You will learn how to solve mathematical problems using ready-made models and become familiar with the mathematical content of the degree programme. This course will give you a strong foundation in solving technical problems and applying mathematical skills in practice.

Most important contents are:

- Simplifying expressions (fractional exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, binomial formulas)
- Drawing and interpreting graphs of functions
- Linear equations and lines
- Quadratic equations and parabolas
- Equations involving roots
- Systems of equations
- Percentages and proportions
- Trigonometry of right triangles
- Basics of solid geometry
- Degree-program-related content

Objective

Course purpose

During this course you will learn mathematical equation solving skills that are necessary during your studies in the field of technology.

Course competences

EUR-ACE: Knowledge and understanding
You have the knowledge and understanding of mathematics and other basic sciences underlying your engineering specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the other programme learning outcomes.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course you are able to simplify expressions. You are able to solve polynomial equations, equations involving roots and systems of equations by hand, graphically and with the help of a calculator or a computer. You are able to solve mathematical problems by using given models. You also get to know mathematical content related to your own field of study.

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