Sets, induction and recursion, the binomial theorem, sums, linear recursion, binary relations, number bases, divisibility, greatest common divisor, least common multiple, the Euclidean algorithm; primes, unique factorization, modular arithmetic, functions, cardinality, the trigonometric functions, power, exponential and logarithmic functions, the absolute value function.
SF1671 Mathematics, Basic course, with Discrete Mathematics 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of Autumn 2027 as decided by the Faculty Board: PA-2025-0019
Date of decision: 2025-09-25
Course is last given autumn 2025
Last chance for examination is autumn 2025
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus SF1671 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF1671 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic requirements.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
The examiner decides, in consultation with KTHs Coordinator of students with disabilities (Funka), about any customized examination for students with documented, lasting disability. The examiner may allow another form of examination for re-examination of individual students.
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 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
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle