MA-017 Mathematics 0
- ECTS Credits:
- 0
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Heidi Mæsel Oftedahl
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 2 terms
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Preliminary Course in Mathematics and Physics
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Arithmetic and algebra, set theory, equations and inequalities, geometry, trigonometry, functions, limits and continuity, derivation, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, parameter representation, sequences, analytical and numerical integration, programming, and algorithms.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
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have necessary knowledge in mathematics to start engineering studies
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have developed skills in basic subjects in mathematics and training in the mathematic way of thinking
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have practice in applying mathematics to solve technical and practical problems
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understand that practical problems may be solved with the aid of mathematics
Examination requirements
Mandatory assignments must be approved, and the student must attend the mandatory tests during the semester. The portfolio must be assessed to a pass for the student to take the written exam. The assessment of the portfolio will be based on the results of mandatory tests and assignments. Detailed requirements for the contents of the portfolio will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises. The course has a workload of 37,5% of a full year of study, or about 620 hours for the average student.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, 5 hours (60 % contribution to final mark) and portfolio (40 % contribution to final mark). Graded mark. The portfolio must be assessed to Pass to take the written examination. No new/postponed exam will be arranged for the portfolio assessment.