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FO001321 - Mathematics

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours

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

Further on evaluation

Four out of six tests/excercises must be passed.

Final individual written exam lasting five hours.

The following aids are permitted at the exam: a specific basic calculator and a collection of formulas in mathematics for Norwegian upper secondary school.

Re-sit exam in August.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Ettårig forkurs for 3-årig ingeniørutdanning og integrert masterstudium i teknologiske fag (252FK)

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

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits: 
Study level: Preparatory test/preparatory course

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of ICT and Natural Sciences

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 2025-05-26 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 40
G326 Gnisten/Fagskolen 12
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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