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TRES0412

Mathematics

Credits The course gives prerequisite credits
Level Preparatory test/preparatory course
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement School exam
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2025-06-15

About

About the course

Course content

Aritmetic and Algebra

Equations and Inequities. Functions

Limits and continuity

Differentiation and discussion of such features

Geometry and Trigonometry

Exponential and logaritm functions

Vectors

Integrals

Series

Learning outcome

Knowledge

- The candidate has basic knowledge of mathematics as the foundation for today's technological society. - The candidate has knowledge of mathematical topics that are fundamental for technological subjects.

- The candidate knows the central methods of the subject and can define and explain the most important concepts of 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 knowledge of programming in mathematics.

Skills

- The candidate has solid calculation skills in algebra and the general foundations in mathematics to be able to continue on engineering education or an integrated master's in technology.

- The candidate can solve problems within the main areas of geometry, algebra and functions.

- The candidate can apply calculation skills in mathematics to problems from physics.

- The candidate can express himself precisely using mathematical notation.

- The candidate can use programming to perform simple numerical calculations.

General competence

- The candidate has an ability for abstract thinking and an understanding of 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 subject.

- The candidate can communicate with others about science-related issues by using mathematical terms and quantities.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods: - Lectures and exercises or classroom education Assignments: - Compulsory exercises must be approved to get admission to the exam. - Halfway an exam similar test will be held

Compulsory assignments

  • Tests

Further on evaluation

5 hours written exam. Permitted examination aids: Simple caluclator. Approved " formelsamling i matematikk for vgs. .. R1, R2, .." with no notes.

Re-sit exam in January.

Course materials

Mandatory: .Oldervoll, Svorstøl, Jacobsen: Sinus Matematikk Forkurs Grunnbok, Cappelen Damm(2022), ISBN: 978-82-02-75302-3. Oldervoll, Svorstøl, Jacobsen: Sinus matematikk forkurs oppgavesamling, Cappelen Damm (2022), ISBN: 978-82-02-75303-0

Subject areas

  • Mathematics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of ICT and Natural Sciences

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Date 2026-01-09 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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