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Expressions and Equations (5 cr)

Code: TT00ES95-3010

General information


Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

School of ICT

Campus

Karaportti 2

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 10000

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Mika Hyyryläinen

Groups

  • IT_path_180_ects
    Information Technology, Open path 180 ECTS

Objective

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 has a clear view of the characteristic properties of the graphs of most important elementary functions.
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The student is able to perform calculations with integers, fractions and decimal numbers. The student can simplify symbolic expressions composed of basic mathematical operations. The student can plot elementary functions. The student can solve for the angles of a given triangle.
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.

Content

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 functions. Direct and inverse proportionality. Trigonometric functions solving the right angle. Exponential and logarithmic functions and related simple equations.

Location and time

Because course is 100% online (Self-Study) course, study place and timetable is up to Student her-/himself.

Materials

Online

Teaching methods

100% online (Self-Study) course.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Online

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Up to Student her-/himself.

Content scheduling

Up to Student her-/himself.

Further information

ENROLLING
Open UAS and CampusOnline Student via https://hakija.oma.metropolia.fi/

Metropolia's Degree Student: https://vw4.viope.com/login?org=metropolia
- Register to system -> Click the link “Enroll on the course”
- Choose any course of (NonStop).
- Fill the others fields

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Grading is pass after Student has done at least 80% of it.

Assessment methods and criteria

When you have done at least 80% of tasks, please send email to viopesupport@metropolia.fi.

Further information

Course prepares for UAS studies: The goal is to develop mathematical skills.

Course is delivered via Metropolia's Viope environment and it's 100% online (Self-Study) course.