Course Objectives

Students will:

• Acquire the necessary knowledge in mathematics to begin engineering or maritime studies.
• Develop skills in basic topics in mathematics and training in mathematical thinking.
• In a reflective and reasoned way use their knowledge and skills in the execution of various tasks, both independently and in groups.

Course Description

Arithmetic and algebra
Set theory, equations and inequalities
Trigonometry 1
Functions 1
Limit value and continuity
Derivation
Geometry
Trigonometry 2
Exponential and logarithm functions
Vectors
Integration and differential equations
Series
Probability theory

Learning Methods

5 lectures and 5 hours exercises per week.

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment:
4 tests during the year count roughly 50% of the final grade. 2 tests in the fall semester.
Submission assignments count for roughly 10% of the final grade.

Final examination:
5-hour final examination counts 40% of the final course grade.
The examination paper is provided centrally.
The tests and examination are obligatory.
You have to achieve a passing grade at least for one of the tests from the fall semester to be allowed to participate in the lessons for the spring semester.
In order to achieve a passing grade for the course at least 3 of the tests taken during the course of the year must receive passing marks, or the final examination must receive a passing mark.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean