SF1671 Mathematics, Basic course, with Discrete Mathematics 7.5 credits

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.

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.

Basic requirements. 

Announced no later than 4 weeks before the start of the course on the course web page.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• 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.

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.

Petter Brändén

• 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.