Introduction to Mathematics and Physics 1 (YMF100)

This course gives an introduction to basic concepts in mathematics and physics for use in engineering. It is targeted towards students with a vocational background, and will together with Matematikk og fysikk for Y-vei 2 (YMF110), give students the requisites  for studies at a university level.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

YMF100

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Concepts form pre-calculus and calculus. Numbers, algebra, equations and inequalities. Functions and second order expressions. Logarithms with base 10 and base e. Limits and asymptotes, derivatives, analysis of extrema for functions of one variable. Integrals. Mechanics: primarily movement and force.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Know about the concepts presented in the course so that the student is able to take further courses in mathematics and physics required in the engineering degree.

Skills: The student will be able to structure, solve, document and present problems from the course content. They will also be able to interpret and evaluate solutions.

General competence: The student will see the use of concepts from mathematics as a tool for solving problems from both math and physics. They will see parallels between physics and math e.g., in the equations for movement.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed

Written exam with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

Theortical exercises

Mandatory assignments must be approved by course lecturer within a given deadline. 4 of a total of 5 assignments must be approved.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Sven Ole Aase

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Method of work

6 hours lectures, 4 hour problem solving with teaching assistants per week.

Open for

Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor in Engineering

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto