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HF0009 Introduction to Mathematics 1.5 fup

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HF0009 (Autumn 2017–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HF0009 (Autumn 2017–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Repetition and in-depth study of upper secondary school mathematics.

  • Algebraic expressions
  • Powers and roots
  • Linear, quadratic and equations with square roots
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Exponential equations
  • Logarithms and logarithmic equations
  • Trigonometry
  • Derivatives and extreme value problems

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completing this course students should be able to:

  • Simplify algebraic expressions that include powers, logarithms and trigonometric functions.
  • Solve linear, quadratic and equations with square roots;
  • Solve systems of linear equations
  • Solve logarithmic, trigonometric and exponential equations;
  • Calculate and apply derivatives
  • Apply the differentiation procedures to solve extreme value problems;

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

MATEMATIK FÖR INGENJÖRER, Staffan Rodhe, Håkan Sollervall, Studentlitteratur. Upplaga 6 (ISBN13: 9789144067964)

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • RED1 - Report, 1.5 fup, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

RED1 - Report, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

STH/Basic Science

Education cycle

Pre-university level