Course content

Arithmetics and algebra, set theory, equations and inequalities, functions, limits and continuity, differentiation and integration, trigonometry and geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, sequences and series, programming and algorithms.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• The candidate has fundamental knowledge on mathematics as a fundament for the technological society of today.
• The candidate has knowledge on mathematical themes which are fundamental for technological disciplines.
• The candidate is familiar with the central methods of the discipline and can define and explain the most important terms within algebra, geometry and the theory of functions.
• The candidate has fundamental knowledge regarding use of digital tools for calculations and visualisation.
• The candidate can explain the term algorithm and is familiar with programming in mathematics.

Skills:

• The candidate has solid calculation skills within algebra and has the general foundation in mathematics which qualifies for continuing with an engineering education or an integrated masters program in technology.
• The candidate can solve problems within the following main areas of knowledge: geometry, algebra and theory of functions.
• The candidate can apply mathematical calculation skills to problems from physics.
• The candidate can express him- or herself in a precise way using mathematical notation.
• The candidate can use programming for performing simple numerical calculations.

General competency:

• The candidate has the ability of abstract thinking and understanding of how logical and analytical thinking is used within the discipline of mathematics.
• The candidate can reflect upon possible areas of applications for the different main areas of knowledge in the course.
• Using mathematical terms and quantities, the candidate can communicate with others about problems from mathematics and the natural sciences.

Learning methods and activities

Classroom teaching. Work on exercises individually and in groups.

Compulsory assignments

• Tests/exercises
• 80 % attendance per semester

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed Vg1 and Vg2 from vocational upper secondary school or equivalent qualifications, alternatively general university and college admissions certification.

Course materials

Sinus Forkurs Grunnbok (2022)

For ingeniørerutdanning og integrert masterstudium i teknologiske fag

Tore Oldervoll, Otto Svorstøl and Robin Bjørnetun Jacobsen

Publisher: Cappelen Damm

ISBN: 9788202753023

Sinus Forkurs Oppgavesamling (2022)

For ingeniørerutdanning og integrert masterstudium i teknologiske fag

Tore Oldervoll, Otto Svorstøl and Robin Bjørnetun Jacobsen

Publisher: Cappelen Damm

ISBN: 9788202753030

Gyldendals formelsamling i matematikk (2023)

Tore Kalvø, Jens Christian Lothe Opdahl, Knut Skrindo, Øystein Johannes Weider.

Publisher: Gyldendal

ISBN/EAN: 9788205568440