Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Preliminary Course in Mathematics and Physics

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to:

  • have necessary knowledge in mathematics to start engineering studies
  • have developed skills in basic subjects in mathematics and training in the mathematic way of thinking
  • have practice in applying mathematics to solve technical and practical problems
  • understand that practical problems may be solved with the aid of mathematics

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.

Teaching and learning 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.

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.

Examinations

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.

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.
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