Key words
Complex numbers, plane geometry, vectors, analysis
Objectives
Mathematics is an essential tool in matters of engineering. Moreover, besides the fact that the acquired abilities are necessary for the applications in related disciplines, mathematics is an ideal tool in developing critical thinking and in setting problems in a clear and comprehensive way.
Topics
The chapter on complex numbers treats the different forms we can write a complex number together with their basic operations.
The next part focuses on different kinds of vector calculations and some of its applications in related engineering disciplines.
Coordinate transformations and quadratic curves are discussed in plane geometry.
Finally, the part of analyses treats concepts as continuity, derivatives and differentials, indefinite and definate integrals. These concepts are applied in function investigation and in optimalization problems. Basic methods of integration are developed.
Prerequisites
Final competences in mathematics and logical education from high school.
Final Objectives
The student should be able to analyse and solve practical problems by linking them to the course curriculum.
An ability to interpret results and to state them in the right context is expected, together with the ability of detecting errors in results and fallacies in logical reasoning.
Materials used
Teacher's course
Study costs
Cost: 5.0 EUR
Study guidance
Possibility to consult the teacher after the lecture or by appointment.
Free holiday course in september.
During the first two months free refrechment course on basic mathematical knowledge (final competencies from highschool).
Electronic: http://docent.hogent.be/~adb603/wis
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises
Assessment
Written examination and written tests.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus. Of course the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the study index card can also be used for 7 or less.
For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient, if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
The mathematici
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