Degree Programme in Information Technology

Course: Series
Number of Credits: 5ECTS
Learning outcomes: Mathematical and scientific competence
Outcomes: After completing the course the student can:

identify finite arithmetic and geometric series and calculate their sums
identify converging infinite geometric series and calculates their sums

find power series for a function and utilize it

solve linear constant coefficient difference equations using z transforms

determine Fourier-series expansions using mathematical programs.

Content:

sequences
series, especially arithmetic and geometric series

power series

z transformation

Fourier series

Assessment: assessment based on:

1. Written Examination.
2. Activity with exercise
Grade 0
Grade 1
Grade2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Learning Material:

Fail in the final exam and not doing the assignments.

Collect (50--60) points in the exam and doing at least 20% of the
assignments.
Collect (60--70) points in the exam and doing at least 40% of the
assignments
Collect (70--80) points in the exam and doing at least 60% of the
assignments
Collect (80--90) points in the exam and doing at least 80% of the
assignments
Collect (90--100) points in the exam and doing at least 90% of
the assignments

1. Precalculus ( SCHAUM*S Outlines),Ayres, Jr., Elliott Mendelson

2. Engineering Mathematics (5th edition), K.A. Stroud [MACMILLAN PRESS LTD].
3. Formula book: Technical formulas [Tammertekniikka].