Differential calculation (3 ECTS)

Materials

All material is in Moodle.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Grade is determined as a sum of exercise packages. More detailed information is given in moodle.

Content scheduling

Derivation of exponential and logarithmic functions Derivation of trigonometric and arcus functions Applying derivation in engineering Basics of integrals Integrals of trigonometric, arc functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions Applying integrals in engineering First and second order differential equations

Failed (0)

A student cannot solve mechanical exercises well enough. Less than 33% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

A student knows methods for differential calculation and can solve simple mechanical exercises.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

A student understands requirements of differential calculation and is able to apply them in some extent in engineering problems. At least 59% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

A student masters differential calculation and is able to analyze engineering problems. At least 85 % of maximum scores.

Teaching methods

All lecturing material and exercises are open in moodle, so this course is meant to be studied at your own pace. The course is completed with moodle exercises. Lecturing material and exercises are available in English and in Finnish. This course is highly recommended, if you are planning mastering your diploma. Send an email paivi.porras@lab.fi when you have registered for the course. Otherwise, it may take time to accept the enrollment. Registrations are not accepted during summer breaks.

Further information

The basic knowledge required for attending this course is Technical mathematics 2 or corresponding knowledge in derivation of polynomial functions.

Evaluation scale

1-5