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Engineering Mathematics

Code

GBE-MATx

Version

1.0

Offered by

Global Business Engineering

ECTS

5

Prerequisites

Admission requirements for the Global Business Engineering Programme

Main purpose

Students must gain general applied mathematical insight that contributes to an understanding of the crucial importance of mathematics in order to be able to describe, understand and communicate about scientific and technological issues. Through this, they must achieve a solid foundation to be able to commit and contribute actively, constructively and innovatively in their studies.
Specifically, students must acquire competence to practice mathematical reasoning and logical thinking.

Knowledge

 After the course the students should be able to solve simple mathematical problems within the areas of:
• Basic order of operations: solving linear equations and fraction rules
• Functions: Logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions including laws of exponents
• Vectors in 2D: Order of operations, scalar, angle, magnitude, determinant, area, equations, perpendicularity, parallelism, lines, decomposing of a vector.
• Differential calculus: Power rule, chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, tangent, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
• Integration: Power rule and definite integrals.
• Number sets
• Number systems

Skills

After the course the students should be able to:

• analyse simple problems within 2D vectors and differential calculus,
• apply relevant terminology within basic mathematical subjects.

Competences

In their project work, during business and engineering courses which are part of the global business engineering programme, and in their future jobs as global business engineers, the students should be able to:
•Apply mathematical knowledge in solving specific problems

Topics

Teaching methods and study activities

The semester work load equals 137,5 hours of student work.

The students are expected to participate actively in the lessons.

The teaching methods will be a combination of:

  • Class work
  • Group work
  • Self study
  • Feedback on exercises in class and handed in material

Homework for lessons:

  • Exercises
  • Videos
  • Textbook

Other preparation:

  • Introduction to written assignments
  • Exam preparation

Resources

Haese: Mathematics for the international student (Mathematics HL (Core)). Latest edition. Haese & Harris Publications (2008). ISBN: 978-1-876543-11-2

Notes uploaded to Studynet

Evaluation

Examination

Prerequisites for exam:
None
 
Exam type: 
Written 4 hour individual test

The course grade is the rounded average of the grades for the two tests. If the average of the two tests is < 02 the student must take the re-exam for the test(s) with a grade < 02.

 

Re-exam:
Same as for original exam.

Tools allowed:

  • Course literature according to the course description
  • Personal notes
  • Laptop (no web access)
  • Calculator.

Grading criteria

7-point scale

Additional information

Responsible

Majken I. Stoklund

Valid from

01-08-2021 00:00:00

Course type

Keywords

Linear equations, fractions, functions, vectors in 2D, differential calculus, integration, number sets and number systems.