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Course syllabus - Preparatory Refresher Course in Matematics

Scope

5 credits

Course code

MMA100

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

Pre-university level

Progressive Specialisation

Main area(s)

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2013-02-01

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-07-18
    • Latest update: 2013-07-18

    Other Materials

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Objectives

The course provides a bridge between mathematics at upper secondary school/senior high school level and mathematics at university level and consolidates proficiency in elementary arithmetic, algebra and function theory, focusing on calculation skills and the ability to communicate mathematical ideas.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- perform computations using different types of numbers.
- present the properties and graphs of the more common elementary functions, and solve equations and simplify expressions containing such functions.
- express themselves in a mathematically correct way and critically examine mathematical texts.

Course content

Different types of numbers, approximations, fractions, powers, expressions of radicals and logarithms, measurement of angles, areas of circle sectors. Algebraic expressions, linear equations, second order equations and completing the square, root equations, Pythagoras´ theorem and the distance formula, factorization. Coordinate systems and graphs of relations, equation of a straight line, polynomial functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions.

Tuition

All of the course, including examinations, can be taken through the Internet. Additional teaching may be offered.

Examination

Web based tests (INL1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Web based tests. Can be replaced with written examination (INL2), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Web based tests. Can be replaced with written examination (INL3), 2 credits, marks Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course may not be included in a degree certificate issued by Mälardalen University.