Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FX87-3022

General information

Enrollment: 18.08.2025 - 31.08.2025; Registration for implementation has not started yet.

Timing: 25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Virtual portion: 5 ECTS

Campus: Leiritie 1

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Mechanical Engineering

Teachers: Susanna Varonen

Teacher in charge: Susanna Varonen

Course: TX00FX87

Implementation has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 8 h 15 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Tue 26.08.2025 time 17:00 - 18:30 (1 h 30 min)	Tekniikan matematiikan perusopinnot TX00FX87-3022	MMC230 Oppimistila
Tue 16.09.2025 time 17:00 - 18:45 (1 h 45 min)	Tekniikan matematiikan perusopinnot TX00FX87-3022	Online
Tue 21.10.2025 time 17:00 - 19:00 (2 h 0 min)	Tekniikan matematiikan perusopinnot TX00FX87-3022	Online
Tue 18.11.2025 time 18:45 - 20:15 (1 h 30 min)	Tekniikan matematiikan perusopinnot TX00FX87-3022	Online
Tue 02.12.2025 time 18:45 - 20:15 (1 h 30 min)	Tekniikan matematiikan perusopinnot TX00FX87-3022	MMC345 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Learning outcomes

The student
• is able to handle expressions and solve equations and systems of equations
• can draw and interpret graphs of functions
• is familiar with trigonometric functions and can apply them in geometry
• has a good command of vector and complex number calculations to the extent required by the degree
• understands that many engineering problems are solved using mathematical methods
• is able to assess the reasonableness and correctness of their solutions.

Content

• Expressions
• Equations
• Groups of equations
• Basic functions
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Vectors
• Complex numbers

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge required.

Teaching methods

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Location and time

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Learning materials and recommended literature

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Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

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International connections

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Student workload

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Content scheduling

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Further information for students

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Assessment methods and criteria

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to identify the basic mathematical concepts and methods included in the course and can solve simple problems related to them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the basic concepts and methods included in the course and solve problems that combine multiple topics from the course. The student is able to apply what they have learned to simple problems in the natural sciences and engineering.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student is able to apply the topics covered in the course to more demanding tasks that require analysis or justification.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed