SF0003 Introductory Course in Mathematics 1.5 credits
A optional introductory course that reviews some knowledge and skills from upper secondary school but also contains material that might fall between two stools in the transition to KTH.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Common mathematical notation; Natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers and complex numbers; Manipulation of inequalities: addition, multiplication, absolute value, monotonous maps. Cartesian coordinates, straight lines and quadratic curves. Graphs of functions. Elementary properties of functions. Polynomial division and the factor theorem. Trigonometry and trigonometric functions.
Mathematical induction and polynomials.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to
- use concepts. theorems and methods to solve and present solutions to problems within the parts described by the course content,
- read and comprehend mathematical text.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic requirements.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Announced no later than 4 weeks before the start of the course on the course web page
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- ANN1 - Introduction, 1.5 credits, 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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 web
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Course web SF0003