Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics (5 cr)
Code: TX00FX87-3022
General information
- Enrollment
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18.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
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25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Susanna Varonen
- Teacher in charge
- Susanna Varonen
- Groups
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TXM25S2Bio- ja kemiantekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma, puhtaat tuotantoteknologiat, monimuoto
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TXO25S2Energia- ja ympäristötekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
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TXN25S2Ajoneuvotekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
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TXC25S2Konetekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
- Course
- TX00FX87
Objective
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
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
The student is able to identify the basic mathematical concepts and methods included in the course and can solve simple problems related to them.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Objective
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
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.