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The Language of Mathematics, 4 credits
Matematisk kommunikation, 4 hp
TSIT04
Main field of study
Mathematics Applied MathematicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Jan-Åke LarssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Klas NordbergEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 hRecommended self-study hours: 73 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Mathematics, Applied MathematicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Mathematics, Bachelor´s Programme
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Foundation Course in Mathematics, Calculus in One Variable 1 and 2 and Linear algebra (or equivalent).Intended learning outcomes
For the student to obtain
- an increased awareness and understanding of mathematical reasoning
- a deeper insight into mathematical theoretical structures
- a better ability to present mathematical reasoning, in speech as well as in writing.
Course content
Matemathical theory and its structure, in connection to mathematical analysis and linear algebra. Presentation of matemathics.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching will be done in discussion seminars.
The course runs over the entire spring semester.Examination
UPG1 Oral presentations and written hand-ins 4 credits U, G Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för systemteknikDirector of Studies or equivalent
Klas NordbergExaminer
Jan-Åke LarssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 h
Recommended self-study hours: 73 hCourse literature
Additional literature
Other
The course literature of TATA24, TATA41, TATA42 and TATA43. Hand-outs.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| UPG1 | Oral presentations and written hand-ins | 4 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Other
The course literature of TATA24, TATA41, TATA42 and TATA43. Hand-outs.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (courses on G1X-level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (courses on G1X-level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, technology (courses at G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, technology (courses at A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development within research and development projects |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for research and development projects |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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UPG1
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