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Valid for year : 2012
 
BMN140 Mathematics for Foundation Year, 15 ECTS credits.
/Matematik för bastermin/

For:   BasT  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 120
Rec. self-study hours: 280

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Other subjects

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): 0

Aim:
The course aim is to give a foundation in mathematics and a preparation for further university studies in mathematics.
After completion of the course, the student should be able to,
  • handle simple algebraic expression with real and complex numbers.
  • set up and solve equations and inequalities.
  • handle and use the principle for derivates with applications.
  • studie the elementary functions with derivates, limits to draw conclusions regarding the properties of the functions.
  • use standard techniques to calculate antiderivatives and definite integrals.
  • use unit circle to defined trigonometric identities, solve trigonometric equation and graphing trigonometric functions.
  • handle differential equations of first and second order.
Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Upper Secondary School Mathematics, course C.

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
The course is given in the form of lectures and tutorials. The students homework, initiative and activity is of great importance.
Course contents:
Algebra, equations, simplifying expressions, complex numbers and polynomials, geometry and trigonometry. Elementary functions, derivatives, graphs and extrem values. Primitive functions and integrals with applications. Complex numbers and differential equations with applications.
Course literature:
Matematik 4000 kurs CD blå lärobok, Alfredsson m.fl. Natur och kultur Stockholm.
Matematik 4000 kurs E blå lärobok, Alfredsson m.fl. Natur och kultur Stockholm.
Examination:
Written examination, part 1
Written examination, part 2
Written examination, part 3
Exercises, part 2
Exercises, part 3
 3 ECTS
4,5 ECTS
4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
 
After passing all parts of the examination, you will receive a pass grade (3,4 or 5).


Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: ITN.
Director of Studies: Fredrik Persson
Examiner: Ingemar Eliasson
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Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Last updated: 09/05/2011