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MATH.APP.280 Methods in Applied Mathematics, 5 cr

Implementation period
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Modes of study
Independent studies
Multi-modal teaching
Online studies
Fees
100 €
Study level
Basic studies
Study fields
Technology and Natural Sciences
Language of instruction
English
Finnish
City
Tampere
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5

Course completion at Open University

The course is offered in English in spring 2027 as scheduled online teaching.

In addition to the general learning outcomes, the student studies two of the following topics:

  • Operations Research topic
  • Least Squares Method topic
  • Differential Equation Groups topic

The course includes an electronic Exam. The student takes the exam at a time of their choosing in the EXAM facilities. Please familiarize yourself with the instructions for taking the Exam(opens in a new tab).

This course belongs to the SEFI 2 level of engineering mathematics.

Required prior knowledge

Compulsory prerequisites: MATH.MA.140 Vectors and Matrices, MATH.APP.160 Differential and Integral Calculus. Recommended prerequisites: MATH.APP.210 Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference. Please ensure that you have completed the required prerequisites before registering! By registering, you agree to comply with the requirements and, upon request, you can present a transcript of records showing the completion of the required prerequisites.

Implementations and registration

Online teaching and exams (Operations research and Ordinary least squares), spring 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Independent studies
Online studies
Language of instruction
English
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Fees
100 €
Registration

Online teaching and exams (Differential equations and Operations research), spring 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Independent studies
Online studies
Language of instruction
English
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Fees
100 €
Registration

Online teaching and exams (Differential equations and Ordinary least squares), spring 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Independent studies
Online studies
Language of instruction
English
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Fees
100 €
Registration

Verkko-opetus ja tentit (Operaatiotutkimus ja pienimmän neliösumman menetelmä), kevät 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Independent studies
Multi-modal teaching
Online studies
Language of instruction
Finnish
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Location
Tampere
Fees
100 €
Registration

Verkko-opetus ja tentit (Operaatiotutkimus ja differentiaaliyhtälöryhmät), kevät 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Multi-modal teaching
Independent studies
Online studies
Language of instruction
Finnish
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Location
Tampere
Fees
100 €
Registration

Verkko-opetus ja tentit (Pienimmän neliösumman menetelmä ja Differentiaaliyhtälöryhmät), kevät 2027, 5 cr

Course dates
11.1.2027–30.4.2027
22.2.2027–14.3.2027
26.4.2027–16.5.2027
24.5.2027–20.6.2027
Modes of study
Independent studies
Multi-modal teaching
Online studies
Language of instruction
Finnish
Registration period
9.11.2026 at 8.00 - 3.1.2027 at 23.59
Location
Tampere
Fees
100 €
Registration

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