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TFOR0116 - Mathematics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Spring

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

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Spring

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Mock exam 5 hours Passed / Not Passed

Course content

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

Learning outcome

With a passed exam/assessment in the course, the candidate must have the following overall learning outcome defined in the form of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

  • The candidate has basic knowledge of mathematics as a foundation for today's technological society.
  • The candidate has knowledge of mathematical topics that are fundamental to technological courses.
  • The candidate knows the topic's central methods and can define and explain the most important concepts in geometry, algebra, and functions.
  • The candidate has basic knowledge of the use of digital tools for calculations and visualization.
  • The candidate can explain the concept of algorithm and has basic knowledge of programming in mathematics.

Skills:

  • The candidate has solid arithmetic skills in algebra and the general basis in mathematics to be able to continue on to an engineering education or an integrated master's degree in technology.
  • The candidate can solve problems in the main areas of geometry, algebra, and functions.
  • The candidate can apply arithmetic skills in mathematics to problems from physics.
  • The candidate can express himself precisely by using mathematical notation.
  • The candidate can use programming to perform simple numerical calculations.

General competence:

  • The candidate has the ability to think abstractly and understand how logical and analytical thinking is used in mathematics.
  • The candidate can reflect on possible areas of application for the various main areas in the course.
  • The candidate can communicate with others about scientific issues by using mathematical concepts and quantities.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and assignments individually and in groups.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Exam aids:

  • Aktiv formelsamling i matematikk, Fagbokforlaget, 2009 or later.
  • Gyldendals tabeller og formler i fysikk, Fysikk 1 og Fysikk 2.
  • Specific, simple calculator: Casio fx-82ES PLUS, Casio fx-82EX, Citizen SR-270X, Citizen SR-270X College, Hewlett Packard HP30S’

Mandatory work requirements:

12 work requirements are implemented - including one compulsory work requirement in programming. The programming requirement, as well as 8 of the other requirements, is required to be approved.

Postponed exam: August. Re-sit exam may be changed to oral exam.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

The course has access restriction.

Course materials

  • Sinus forkurs, grunnbok, Cappelen Damm, 2022 or later.
  • coSinus matematikk forkurs, oppgavesamling, Cappelen Damm, 2022 or later.
  • Aktiv formelsamling i matematikk, Fagbokforlaget, 2009 or later.

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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical 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 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Mock exam 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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