Perspectives on Mathematics, 1 credits

Matematiska utblickar, 1 hp

TATA40

Main field of study

Mathematics Applied Mathematics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Hans Lundmark

Director of studies or equivalent

Jesper Thorén

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 32 h
Recommended self-study hours: -5 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CMED Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 4 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CMJU Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 4 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering 4 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6KMAT Mathematics, Bachelor´s Programme 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V
6KFYN Physics, Bachelor´s Programme 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Linköping, Valla V

Main field of study

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Physics and Nanoscience, Bachelor's Programme
  • Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme
  • Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Physics, Bachelor´s Programme
  • Mathematics, Bachelor´s Programme

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

Admisson to the course requires , as well as general university requirements, secondary school mathematics (or equivalent).

Intended learning outcomes

To impart an understanding of mathematics, its history and its function in education and society.

Course content

The contents vary from year to year. The lectures take up the following themes:

  • Special topics in analysis and algebra.
  • History of mathematics.
  • Application and uses of mathematics in science and technology.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures. The course continues throughout the first year.

Examination

ANN1Participation in at least 12 of 16 lectures1 creditsU, G
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.

Grades

Two-grade scale, U, G

Department

Matematiska institutionen

Director of Studies or equivalent

Jesper Thorén

Examiner

Hans Lundmark

Course website and other links

http://www.mai.liu.se/und/kurser/index-amne-tm.html

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 32 h
Recommended self-study hours: -5 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Other

  • References will be given at each lecture.

Code Name Scope Grading scale
ANN1 Participation in at least 12 of 16 lectures 1 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

References will be given at each lecture.

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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