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REA0012F

Preparatory Course in Mathematics for TRES

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Credits The course gives prerequisite credits
Level Preparatory test/preparatory course
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

  • Variables
  • Algebra
  • Systems of equations
  • Inequalities
  • Graphs
  • Polynomials
  • Rational expressions
  • Limits
  • Differentiation
  • Function sketching
  • Logarithms
  • Exponential functions
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometric equations
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Vectors
  • Integration
  • Sequences and series

There is also a short introduction to programming with python

Learning outcome

On completion of REA0012F Forkurs I matematikk for TRES og y-vei, students will possess capabilities corresponding to the mathematics taught in Forkurs for ingeniørutdanning. This is comprises the most relevant content for engineering studies of R1 and R2 from videregående skole.

Knowledge:

  • A basic understanding of mathematics further courses can build upon.
  • A relevant familiarity with mathematical symbols and formulae.

Skills:

  • Calculate well with numbers, symbols and formulae.

Learning methods and activities

Digital lectures and exercise classes

Requirements for admission to concluding examination:

  • At least 80% of weekly tests completed
  • Obligatory halfway test

Compulsory assignments

  • Weekly assignments
  • Halfway test

Further on evaluation

Evaluation: digital school exam

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Building Constructions – Engineering (BIBYG-F)
Production and Product Development – Engineering (BIMAS-F)

Course materials

- Oldervoll, Orskaug, Vaaje: SINUS Matematikk. Forkurs. Cappelen, ISBN 978 8202 509 057 - Kompendium

Subject areas

  • Mathematics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2025-08-08 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Mustad, Inngang A
Room M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg
45 candidates

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2025-08-15 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Mustad, Inngang A
Room M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg
10 candidates