EXPLANATORY INFORMATION
Objective
The Open University at Reykjavík University offers a program of Preliminary Studies within the Department of Preliminary Studies. The main objective is to prepare (supply?) students with vocational training and/or sufficient practical experience in industry, with the knowledge and competency necessary for further studies at university level.
Entrance Prerequisites
Theoretical as well as practical prerequisites are required in order to enter the Preliminary Studies program. If the applicant does not have a journeyman's ?? examination, he/she must have completed a vocational school or have at least two years of practical experience. The Department of Preliminary Studies also offers courses in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for those who have a matriculation examination but need more preparation, particularly in Mathematics and Physics before entering studies at (the) university.
The program of the Preliminary Studies takes up to two years, depending on the applicants´ theoretical prerequisites. A full time study is 35 credits (FEIN) during first semester but 40 (FEIN) credits during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester. Instruction is primarily at day-school but some courses are offered for E-learning in collaboration with other institutions.
School-year
The school-year is divided into two terms, each lasting 15 weeks or 75 teaching days. The first is from August to 20 December and the second from 4 January to 31 May . Each class hour is 45 minutes. Normally the student has 34 lessons.
Curriculum
The teaching is planned as a modular system. Each subject is divided into modules of 5 (FEIN) credits. Each credit represents 20 lessons (4 per week), in addition to laboratory-hours in Physics and Chemistry as well as a final examinations. Each of the modular subjects is designed to be taken in sequence.
Evaluation
Internal evaluation
Students work is constantly evaluated during the term (involved). The internal evaluation can add up to 100% of the evaluation or a percentage of the student's total results.
External evaluation
The external evaluation takes place after an examination of the course. As a rule the teacher and a representative from the Ministry of Education perform it. In the Department of Preliminary Studies this is only applied in the oral part of the final examinations in foreign languages.
Grading
The grading system ranges from 0 to 10, given in whole numbers and halves; the highest grade is 10. To obtain credits and to enter the following course a course must be completed with a mark not lowers than 5,0. A transfer credit from another school is marked with M
Completion of Program
Completion of studies in the Department of Preliminary Studies (155 FEIN credits) prepares the student in theoretical subjects for admittance to the University.
Completion of 60 credits allows students to enter the studies of construction, electrical and mechanical technician studies.
Names of subjects and courses
Icelandic: F ÍSL 1005, F ÍSL 2005, F ÍSL 3005, F ÍSL 4005
Danish: F DAN 1005, F DAN 2005, F DAN 3005
English: F ENS 1005, F ENS 2005, F ENS 3005, F ENS 4005
German: F ÞÝS 1005, F ÞÝS 2005
Mathematics: F STÆ 1005, F STÆ 2005, F STÆ 3005, F STÆ 4005, F STÆ 5005
F STÆ 1105, F STÆ 2105, F STÆ 3105, F STÆ 4105.
Physics: F EÐL 1015, F EÐL 2015, F EÐL 3015
Chemistry: F EFN 1005, F EFN 2005
History of Ideas: F HUG 1005
Computer Science: F TÖL 1005
Computer Literacy: F TÖL 1005
Accounting and bookkeeping: F BÓK 1005
Sequences of required and optional courses
| First year: 2 semesters | Second year: 2 semesters | |||||||
| Subjects | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | ||||
| 1st semester* | 2nd semester | 3rdsemester | 4th semester | |||||
| Icelandic | F ÍSL 1005 | F ÍSL 2005 | F ÍSL 3005 | F ÍSL 4005 | ||||
| Danish | F DAN 1005 | F DAN 2005 | F DAN 3005 | |||||
| English | F ENS 1005 | F ENS 2005 | F ENS3005 | F ENS 4005 | ||||
| German | F ÞÝS 1005 | F ÞÝS 2005 | ||||||
| Mathematics (algebra) |
F STÆ 1005
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F STÆ 2005 | F STÆ 3005 |
F STÆ 4005 F STÆ 5005 |
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| Mathematics (geometry) | F STÆ 1105 | F STÆ 2105 | F STÆ 3105 | F STÆ 4105 | ||||
| Computer Science | F TÖL 1005 | |||||||
| Chemistry | F EFN 1005 | F EFN 2005 | ||||||
| Physics | F EÐL 1015 | F EÐL 2005 | F EÐL 3005 | |||||
| F EÐL 3105 | ||||||||
|
History of Ideas Computer Literacy Accounting and bookkeeping |
F BÓK 1005
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F HUG 1005 F TÖT 1005 |
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*For the academic year 2010 – 2011 these courses are only offered for E-learning in collaboration with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða, an institution in Ísafjörður located in the west of Iceland.
F ÍSL 1005 Icelandic 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall or spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Sólrún Geirsdóttir B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· understand the main rules of Icelandic grammar and spelling
· be able to write short essays and summaries
· understand main literature concepts
Content: Main emphasis on Icelandic grammar and spelling. General rules explained according to Icelandic grammar and phonetics. Main literature concepts. Practical style in writing.
Reading material:
Ingibjörg Axelsdótir and Þórunn Blöndal, Handbók um ritun og frágang. A manual about how to write and finish a paper)
Stjörnurnar í Konstantínópel ( Icelandic short stories) ) Red. Halla Kjartansdóttir.
Jón Kalman Stefánsson: Himnaríki og helvíti (an Icelandic novel). .
Spelling dictionary. Copied notes on literature concepts .
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises.
Assessment methods: Achievements during the term 40%. Written examination (3 hours) 60%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F ÍSL 2003 Icelandic 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ÍSL 1003/ General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturers: Anna S. Bragadóttir, M.Paed., Björg Hilmarsdóttir, Cand. Mag., and Sigurþór Albert Heimisson, actor .
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· understand the structure of essays,
· be able to write different types of essays and use references ,be able to give a speech/lecture, to control a meeting, to write records of a meeting and join in disquisition.
Content: Practical writing: Main emphasis on the structure and the writing of essays and reports. The use of references and the Internet. General usage of the Icelandic language. A few essays written. Public speaking: Form of speeches and rules for meetings. Miscellaneous meeting organisations, how to control meetings, groups ,committees and write records of a meeting etc. Students speech-work is videotaped.
Reading material: Ingibjörg Axelsdóttir and Þórunn Blöndal, Handbók um ritun og frágang (a handbook about writing and finishing papers), Vertu með! (a handbook in speech and meeting organisation).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures. Essays and speeches. Speech-work is videotaped.
Assessment methods: Achievement during the term 100%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F ÍSL 3005 Icelandic 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ÍSL 2003.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Anna Bragadóttir, M.Paed.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand and read the Icelandic literature from the settlement
· be able to write an essay based on references and research question
· be able to give a lecture and join in disquisition.
Content: Icelandic literature from the settlement to the 14th century.
Icelandic Sagas, Edda poems etc. The development of the Icelandic language. Practical style in writing. Disquisition in meetings.
Reading material:
Silja Aðalsteinsdóttir, Orð af orði ( a history of literature until 1550 with examples). Laxdæla Saga (an Icelandic saga) Ingibjörg Axelsdóttir and Þórunn Blöndal, Handbók um ritun og frágang (a handbook about writing and finishing papers).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures. Exercises and essays (individually or groups), speeches.
Assessment methods: Achievement during the term 100%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F ÍSL 4005 Icelandic 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ÍSL 3003.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Anna Bragadóttir, M.Paed.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· know the main features in Icelandic literature from 1900 to date.
· be able to give a lecture, based on references and research question, answer questions from audience and write an essay / a report about the conclusion.
Content: The main features of literature from 1900 to literature nowadays.
One novel by Halldór Laxness. A book of choice. Each student gives a lecture and writes an essay about a chosen subject (e.g. technology, culture etc.).
Reading material: Þyrnar og rósir ( an anthology of Icelandic literature in the 20th century). )(Red. Kristján J. Jónsson, Sigríður Stefánsdóttir and Steinunn I. Óttarsdóttir). Halldór Laxness, Sjálfstætt fólk (English title is: Independent People). Ingibjörg Axelsdótir and Þórunn Blöndal, Handbók um ritun og frágang ((a handbook about writing and finishing papers).)
Teaching and learning activities: : Lectures. exercises, lectures and disquisition, essays.
Assessment methods: Achievement during the term 100%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F DAN 1005 Danish 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða. The university department in the western part of Iceland )
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Anna Guðrún Edvardsdóttir M. Ed.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand written and spoken texts about general topics
· be able to express themselves clearly orally and in writing about general topics
· understand and be able to use the main rules of Danish grammar and language usage
· be able to use dictionaries and other material in their language learning.
Content: The main emphasis is on increasing the vocabulary and reading skills. Texts are read with different reading methods. Danish language usage practised. The students are trained in pronunciation, spelling and main rules of Danish grammar. The students should be able to use a Danish dictionary in their language learning.
Reading material: Hafdís Ingvarsdóttir et. al., Sådan siger man ( a Danish grammar book) ). Hrefna Arnalds, Danskur málfræðilykill ( a key to the Danish grammar ). Grethelise Holm: Farlige følelser ( a Danish novel)) . Jette Dige Petersen, Dansk, - åhhh hjælp (A textbook in Danish)!. Copied material. Danish dictionary (i.e. Politikens Retskrivnings- og betydningsordbog ).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 40%. Cursory reading 10%.
Written examination (2 hours) 50%.
Language of instruction: Danish (and Icelandic).
F DAN 2005 Danish 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F DAN 1003/ General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Björg Hilmarsdóttir, Cand. Mag.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand written and spoken texts about specific topics
· be able to communicate orally and in writing about general topics and specific topics of their interest
· be able to use different reading skills; i.e. intensive reading, scanning, skimming and extensive reading
· be able to use the language in communication and in gaining further knowledge/information and experience.
Content: The main emphasis is on further increasing the vocabulary. Texts are read with different reading methods. Texts about technical and social topics and short stories are read and discussed. The students are trained in using familiar words and phrases in written excercises and speech. Students should be able to express their thoughts clearly orally.
Reading material: Hafdís Ingvarsdóttir et al.., Sådan siger man ( That is how we speak ). Hrefna Arnalds, Danskur málfræðilykill (a key to the Danish grammar) Steen Langstrup, Stikker(A Danish novel). Lise Bostrup, Danskere- En lærebog i dansk for udlændinge. (a textbook of various texts and exercises in Danish). Danish dictionary (i.e. Politikens Retskrivnings- og betydningsordbog.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 30%. Cursory reading 10%.
Oral examination 10%. Written examination (2 hours) 50%.
Language of instruction: Danish (and Icelandic).
F DAN 3005 Danish 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F DAN 2003
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Björg Hilmarsdóttir, Cand. Mag.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand written and spoken texts about specific topics
· be able to retell texts and talk about similar topics
· be able to use different reading skills; i.e. intensive reading, scanning, skimming and extensive reading
· be able to express themselves clearly orally and in writing about general and specific topics
· be able to give a lecture in Danish about a chosen subject.
Content: The main emphasis is on reading (and the translation of texts about specific topics). This is followed up by summaries, essays and discussions. The students get more training in understanding spoken Danish and in speaking Danish.
Reading material: F DAN 3003, copied material, new edition fall 2008.
F DAN 3003, short stories, copied material. Lyt og lær 2 ( listening exerices) ) . The internet. Hrefna Arnalds, Danskur málfræðilykill (a key to the Danish grammar) . Danish dictionary (i.e. Politikens Retskrivnings- og betydningsordbog).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 30%. Project (News on the Radio) 10%. Oral examination 20%. Written examination (2 hours) 40%.
Language of instruction: Danish (and Icelandic).
F ENS 1005 English 5 FEIN [5 credits]
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The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring .
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Albertina Fr. Elíasdóttir BA.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to comprehend general texts by reading cursorily and technical vocabulary and scientific texts by reading carefully
· have a better knowledge of the English grammar, spelling and the usage of a dictionary- English/English
· be capable of expressing themselves orally and listening and understanding English speaking people.
Content: Carefully read texts about scientific and technical matters. Also ordinary texts, f.ex. multiple choice texts. Texts from papers and magazines. All the grammar is exercised by grammatical exercises. Short stories are read and discussed in small groups. Oral texts from the short stories.
Learning material: Longman Simplified English Series, Stories of Detection and Mystery. First Certificate Reading (copied material) J.R.R.Tolkien, The Hobbit. Learn English for science (copied material) Raymond Murphy, Ný ensk málfræði fyrir framhaldsskóla (English grammar, a reference book for intermediate students).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 30%. Cursory reading 10%. Oral examination 10%. Written examination (2 hours) 50%.
Language of instruction: English (and Icelandic).
F ENS 2005 English 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ENS 1003/General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Guðmundur Edgarsson M. Paed.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to read and understand texts, general and specialized, such as literature, technological and scientific texts and have acquired vocabulary suitable for the university level
· be able to apply their knowledge of English grammar when they write and speak
Content: Some texts about various topics, general, scientific and technical matters read, and explained in English. Grammatical knowledge is exercised associated with the material which is being covered, extracts, personal descriptions such as special events.
Learning material: English For Science,(copied material). Crime Never Pays (short stories). From the Cradle to the Grave (short stories). Arthur Miller,
Death of a salesman. The Internet. Raymond Murphy, Ný ensk málfræði fyrir framhaldsskóla (English grammar, a reference book for intermediate students).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 30%. Cursory reading 10%. Oral examination 10%. Written examination (2 hours) 50%:
Language of instruction English ( andIcelandic).
F ENS 3005 English 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ENS 2003
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Sigurlaug Kristjánsdóttir B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· understand and be able to make use of good general, scientific and above all the vocabulary used in the a textbooks at the university
· be able to apply vocabulary and grammar knowledge when they read and write
· be well prepared in all the four different spheres of the language, i.e. listening, writing, reading and speech.
Content: Carefully read texts about various matters, general, technical, and scientific. Some of the texts are translated into Icelandic, others are explained and discussed in English. The grammatical knowledge is improved to some extent by writing exercises and various written projects in association with the material by writing extracts and essays. Articles from the internet are introduced orally by the students and they are to hand in their own preparation work. One film will be seen and students will orally describe certain details.
Teaching material:. : A Course in Basic Scientific English (copied material) John Fowler, The Collector. Ken Kesey, One Flew over the Cuckoo´s Nest. Raymond Murphy, Ný ensk málfræði fyrir framhaldsskóla (English grammar, a reference book for intermediate students). Copied short stories.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 30%. Cursory reading 15%. Oral examination 15%. Written examination (2 hours) 40%.
Language of instruction: English (and Icelandic).
F ENS 4005 English 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ENS 3003.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturers: Sigurlaug Kristjánsdóttir, B.A .
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to read and comprehend well various texts, scientific, technical and business and that they have acquired a good vocabulary for the university level
· be able to apply good grammar and vocabulary knowledge when they write and read, f.ex. when they write business letters, and that they can express themselves well in front of a group of people
Content: Texts about scientific, technical and business matters. Some of the texts are translated into Icelandic. Some of the texts are only discussed in English. One novel is cursorily read. Essays and various written and oral exercises. Magazines, articles from the Internet.
Teaching material:. F ENS 4003, (copied material). Mary Stevens, Proficiency Reading. Harper Lee, To Kill a Mocking Bird. Articles from magazines. Raymond Murphy, Ný ensk málfræði fyrir framhaldsskóla (English grammar, a reference book for intermediate students).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, or in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 30%. Cursory reading 15%. Oral examination 15%. Written examination (2 hours) 40%.
Language of instruction: English (and Icelandic).
F ÞÝS 1005 German 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturers: Ágústa Bernharðsdóttir B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand simple general texts and conversations
· be able to read texts with right pronunciation
· be able to communicate – ask and answer - about familiar topics
· be able to write a short, simple text.
Content: Texts are read and explained, translated if necessary. The students listen to texts and conversations, the pronunciation is trained. Grammar exercises. The students are trained in using familiar words and phrases in written excercises and speech.
A translation in connection with each chapter in the book. Training in using dictionaries.
Reading Material: Aufderstrasse et al. Themen aktuell 1, Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch(a textbook in German and exercises). Dictionary.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individually, or in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework 90%. Oral examination 10%.
Language of instruction: German (and Icelandic).
F ÞÝS 2005 German 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F ÞÝS 1003.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturers: Linda Hængsdóttir B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should
· be able to understand general texts and conversations
· be able to read those texts with right pronunciation
· be able to communicate – ask and answer - about familiar topics
· be able to write a short text about familiar topics.
Content: Texts are read and explained, translated if necessary. The students listen to texts and conversations, the pronunciation is trained. Grammar exercises. The students are trained in using familiar words and phrases in written excercises and speech.
A translation in connection with each chapter in the book. Training in using dictionaries.
Reading material: Aufderstrasse et al. Themen aktuell 1, Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch(a textbook in German and exercises). Dictionary.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises; students work individully, or in pairs or groups.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 40%. Written examination (2 hours) 40%.
Oral examination 20%.
Language of instruction: German (and Icelandic).
F STÆ 1005 Mathematics (algebra) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Ólafur Jens Sigurðsson B.S.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be competent in using algebra, expanding, factoring, work with exponentials and roots.
· be able to solve equations with one or two unknown variables
· know how to be able to work with proportions and percentages and calculate interest
· know how to draw a line in a two dimensional coordinate system and can make the equation for a line from two points.
Content: Expansion, factoring, exponents, roots, proportion, working with number, fractions, Cartesian co-ordinates, the line, polynomial, equation with one or two variables, percentages, interest.
Reading material: Jón Hafsteinn Jónsson et al., STÆ 103 (A textbook and exercises in mathematics)
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
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F STÆ 2005 Mathematics (algebra) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: core
Prerequisites: STÆ 1003/ General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: . 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks
Lecturer: Þorgerður Jónsdóttir, B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should
· know how to work with fractions
· know the absolute value function and how to solve absolute value equations and inequations and be able to interpret the function both on a graph and symbolically
· be able to factor and expand. Know how to use the main rules
· know how to solve a quadratic equations and in-equations for a 2nd degree equation
can solve problems with roots and exponents
know the standard form for polynomial and know how to divide a polynomial and be able to solve them
know the line and the parabola.and be able to find the vortex and the axis of symmetry
know what constitutes a function and recognize a few common functions
know the rules for logarithmic functions.
Content: Basic Algebra, fractions, factoring, division, polynomial. Equations and inequations, the Absolute value functions. Quadratic equations, parabola, rules for exponent and logarithm to base 10.
Reading material: Jón Hafsteinn Jónsson et al., STÆ 203((A textbook and exercises in mathematics)
).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 3005 Mathematics (algebra) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: STÆ 2003.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Vigdís Hjaltadóttir, cand real.
Learning outcomes: On completion of the course students should:
· know the general shape of power functions and be able to shift them, recognize whether they are odd, even or neither. Rising or descending
· be able to draw a function which is piecewise-defined and write a description of it from a drawing
· recognize composite functions
· be able to draw the trigonometric functions
· know about calculus and the main differentiation rules and know what differentiation is used for
· know inverse functions, exponential, logarithmic functions and inverses of trigonometric functions.
Content: Trigonometric functions and their graphs. Exponiental functions, logarithmic functions and inverse functions. Limits, Asymptotes, continuity, Tangent lines and slopes of curves. Differentation rules.
Reading material: : Robert A. Adams og Christopher Essex: Calculus a complete course, , 7.edt.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 4005 Mathematics (algebra) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: STÆ 3003.
Schedule: 8 lessons a week for 7 1/2 weeks.
Lecturer: Snjólaug Steinarsdóttir, MBA.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· acquire competence in differentiation, know the chain rule, and how to do implicit differentation
· know how to use differentiation to find maximum and minimum values and how to analyse and graph equations and recognize points of inflection
· be able to set up equations from description in order to find maximum or minimum solutions and to test those solutions
· be able to find an antiderivative, know how to evaluate integrals.
Content: Implicit differentiation, extreme values, mean value theorem, analysis of functions, extreme values, point of inflection, definite and indefinite integrals, Riemann sums, the fundamental theorem of calculus.
Reading material: Robert A. Adams og Christopher Essex: Calculus a complete course, (7. edition)
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 5005 Mathematics (algebra) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: STÆ 4003.
Schedule: 8 lessons a week for 7 1/2 weeks.
Lecturer: Snjólaug Steinarsdóttir, MBA.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to calculate the area under a graph and between graphs
· be able to calculate the volume of revolution
· know how to differentiate and integrate exponiental and logarithmic functions, arcus functions
· be ble to solve first order differential equation
· be able to use Integration by Parts, and Partial Fractions.
· be able to recognize the different equations and know which rules should be applied when integrating
· be able to solve initial value problems.
Content: Definite integration, areas under a graph, volume by revolution, natural logarithms, exponential-, power-, arcusfunctions, first order. Differential equations, integration by parts, partial fractions.
Reading material: Robert A. Adams og Christopher Essex: Calculus a complete course, (7. edition).Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 1105 Mathematics (geometry) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Ólafur Jens Sigurðsson BS.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· know the basis of geometry, and be competent using elementary principles.
· know the definition for height lines, median, angle bisector and mid- perpendicular and can draw those lines
· know the principles for angle of circumference
· know the principles for graphing area and knows how to use them
· know the principles for drawing geometric figure and know how to use them.
· know the rules for the centre of a circumscriped and inscribed triangle.
· know the rules for similarity, proportions, Trigonometry in a right triangle and is able to use them to find sides and angles.
Content: Algebra calculation, equations, elementary principles and basis of geometry, area, volume. Trigonometric.
Reading material: Jón Hafsteinn Jónsson et. al.. STÆ 103 ((A textbook and exercises in mathematics)
)
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 2105 Mathematics (geometry) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F STÆ 1103/General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Kristján Karlsson BS.
Competency criteria
On completion of the course students should:
· know how to work with vectors in a Cartesian co-ordinates, know the main rules f. ex., addition, scalar multiplication.
· be able to find perpendicular vectors and vector projection. Understand that vectors represent both force and direction
· be able to use vectors to find sizes for example in triangles or rectangles
· be able to calculate distances in the Cartesian coordinatebe able to find angle between vectors and know how to use rules for trigonometry.know parametric functions.
Content: Vectors, arithmetic rules for vectors, scalar multiplication and directions of vectors, projection of vectors, straight line defined by vector, trigonometric functions, and rules for trigonometric functions. Parametric equations for spheres, lines and other graphs. Perpendicular vectors and vector projection. Distances in a Cartesian co-ordinate system..
Reading material: Jón Hafsteinn Jónsson et. al.. STÆ 303 ((A textbook and exercises in mathematics)
).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%, Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 3105 Mathematics (geometry) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
. Prerequisites: F STÆ 2103.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Daníel Viðarsson MSc.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· know the rules for trigonometric functions, for example the angle sum formula and additional formulas based on them
· know the principles of complex numbers and can draw them
· know polar coordinates and can write them up as Cartesian and vice versa
· know matrices and rules for calculations, multiplication of matrices, determinants, and know a few example of usage
· know how to use Gauss elimination method to solve system of equations.
Content:
Trigonometric functions:
Trigonometric rules, trigonometric equations, addition formulas, formulas for addition and double angle formulas, expanding, factoring, periodic motions by trigonometric functions.
Complex numbers:
Definition of complex numbers and the basic rules. Graphical.interpretation. Polar coordinates and graphing. Rewriting of polar coordinates as Cartesian coordinates and back. Eulers equations.
Matrices and systems of equations:
Definition of matrices and calculations, working with graph in a Cartesian coordinate and solving systems of equations by Gauss elimination method.
Reading material: Jón Hafsteinn Jónsson et.al., STÆ303((A textbook and exercises in mathematics)
), Haraldur Auðusson, Inngangur að tvinntölum (Introduction to complex numbers, available on the teacher´s website). Haraldur Auðunsson, Fylki og jöfnuhneppi (Matrices and systems of linear equations, available on the teacher´s website).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods Quizzes and homework 20%. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F STÆ 4105 Mathematics (geometry) 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: STÆ 3103.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Daníel Viðarsson MSc..
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to work with vectors in a three dimensional space and know the rules., for example, Dot products, Cross products, Triple Scalar
· know the principles for straight lines and planes in three dimensional space and can use that to calculate direction and distances in space
· know how to work with vectorial functions and are able to descripe vectorial movement of a point in space
· know how to apply Cartesian co-ordinates, cylindrical- and spherical co-ordinates
· know the principles of Conic sections and their applications.
Content: Three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and vectors in space, Dot products, Cross products, Triple Scalar. Straight lines and planes in three dimensional space, Parametric Equations for lines and planes. Distances and angles in three dimensional space. Vectorial functions and vectorial movement of a point in space.
Cartesian co-ordinates, cylindrical- and spherical co-ordinates,
Reading material: Robert A. Adams og Christopher Essex: Calculus a complete course, (7th edition).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: Quizzes and homework 20%.. Written examination (3 hours) 80%.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
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Umsjón: Karl Jósafatsson og Kristján Karlsson.
F EÐL 1015 Physics 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks, plus 8 lab experiments, covered in 4 sessions.
Lecturer: Kristján Karlsson, B.S.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics introduced in this course
· be able to use these fundamental principles to solve the type of general physics problems presented in this course
· have learned how to do physics experiments, how to use observations and measurements to obtain new results.
· be able to calculate new results from measurements and present the final results and conclusions in a clear and concise manner as a lab report, containing tables and graphs.
Content: Major Physic Area: MECHANICS.
An Introduction to Physics; The Physics Tool Kits; Problem Solving; Vectors; Motion; Force; Momentum and Impulse; Concurrent and Parallel Forces; Work and Energy; Rotational Motion; Simple Machines.
Reading material: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter and Erik Gundersen, Applied Physics: International Edition, 9/E. Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercise periods, laboratory work.
Assessment methods: 20% of the final grade is based on homework, short exams and lab reports. 80% of the grade is based on a 3 hour written final examination.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F EÐL 2015 Physics 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F EÐL 1013.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks, plus 8 lab experiments, covered in 4 sessions.
Lecturer: Karl H. Jósafatsson, Ph.D.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics introduced in this course
· be able to use these fundamental principles to solve the type of general physics problems presented in this course
· have learned how to do physics experiments, how to use observations and measurements to obtain new results.
· be able to calculate new results from measurements and present the final results and conclusions in a clear and concise manner as a lab report, containing tables and graphs.
Content: Universal gravitation, gravitational fields, satellite motion.
Hooke‘s law, elastic constant, potential energy of springs, period of oscillation, mass density.
Hydrostatic pressure in fluids, force exerted by pressure, the hydraulic principle, the hydraulic jack, air pressure, absolute pressure, gauge pressure. Buoyancy, Archimedeses‘ principle, fluid flow, Bernoulli‘s principle.
Temperature scales, heat and work, heat transfer, thermal conductivity, specific heat, calorimeters, method of mixtures. Expansion of solids, expansion of liquids, change of phase, heat of fusion, heat of vaporization.
Properties of gases, Charles‘ law, Boyle‘s law, gas density, ideal gas law. Kinetic energy of gas particles, average velocity.
Electric charges, Coulomb‘s law, electric fields, simple circuits, electric current, resistance, resistivity, Ohm‘s law, series circuits, parallel circuits, compound circuits, voltage sources, internal resistance, emf voltage, electric power, the kilowatthour.
Current flow, electric field of a sphere, electric potential, electric potential energy, uniform electric field, electric force on a charge, changes in electric energy, the electon gun, motion of charges in electric fields, resistance and temperature, capacitors in parallel and in series, energy of capacitors, current in RC-circuits, capacitor discharge.
Reading material: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter and Erik Gundersen, Applied Physics: International Edition, 9th. ed.. .
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercise periods, laboratory work.
Assessment methods: 20% of the final grade is based on homework, short exams and lab reports. 80% of the grade is based on a 3 hour written final examination.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F EÐL 3015 Physics 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F EÐL 1013 and F EÐL 2013.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks, plus 8 lab experiments, covered in 4 sessions.
Lecturer: Karl H. Jósafatsson, Ph.D. Physics.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics introduced in this course
· be able to use these fundamental principles to solve the type of general physics problems presented in this course
· have learned how to do physics experiments, how to use observations and measurements to obtain new results
· be able to calculate new results from measurements and present the final results and conclusions in a clear and concise manner as a lab report, containing tables and graphs.
Content: Magnetism, permanent magnets, electromagnets, Ampere's law, magnetic field as a vector, magnetic force on a current and a charged particle, the galvanometer, the DC motor, mass spectrometer, cyclotron, magnetic bottle. Inductance, Lenz' law and magnetic flux, mutual and self-inductance, energy in a magnetic field, the dynamo, transformers.
Waves and wave motion, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, wave propagation, reflection, interference of waves, stationary waves, tension in a vibrating string.
Sound intensity, decibels, Doppler effect.
Diffraction of waves, Huygens‘ principle, superposition of spherical waves, diffraction and interference, multiple slit gratings, thin film interference, the electromagnetic spectrum.
Geometric optics, refraction of light, the refraction index, Snell‘s law, total internal reflection, optical fibers, color dispersion, the rainbow.
Reading material: Material selected and written by the teacher.Efni frá kennara.
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercise periods, laboratory work.
Assessment methods: 20% of the final grade is based on homework, short exams and lab reports. 80% of the grade is based on a 3 hour written final exam.
F EFN 1005 Chemistry 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and Spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks plus 4 lab experiments, covered in 4 sessions.
Lecturers: Vigdís Hjaltadóttir, cand. real.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand basic principles of atoms,.ions. the periodic table of the elements, cemical bondings, formulas, stoichiometry and reactions in aqueous solutions.
· have a knowledge about chemistry and the enviroment.
Content: Matter and measurements, handling numbers, the atomic theory and the structure of the atom, the periodic table, chemical bonding, mass relationships in chemical reactions, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions and environmental chemistry. Problemsolving and laboratory work to enhance the understanding of the subject.
Reading Material: Timberlake – Timberlake , Basic Chemistry, (2.ed).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercise periods, laboratory work.
Assessment Methods: : 20% of the final grade is based on homework, short exams and lab reports. 80% of the grade is based on a 3 hour written final exam.
Language of Instruction: Icelandic.
F EFN 2005 Chemistry 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level of course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: F EFN 1003/General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks plus 4 lab experiments, covered in 4 sessions.
Lecturers: Vigdís Hjaltadóttir, cand. real
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to understand basic principles of the rate of reactions, chemical equilibrium,acidand base equilibrium, pH, buffer solutions, solubility equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry and organic chemistry.
Contents: Rate of reactions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, acid-base equilibrium, solubility equilibrium, oxidationreduction reactions,electrochemistry and organic chemistryProblemsolving and laboratory work to enhance the understanding of the subject.
Reading Material:
Timberlake – Timberlake , Basic Chemistry, (2.ed).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercise periods, laboratory work.
Assessment Methods: 20% of the final grade is based on homework, short exams and lab reports. 80% of the grade is based on a 3 hour written final exam
Language of Instruction: Icelandic.
F HUG 1005 History of ideas 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturers: Kristín Hildur Sætran
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students:
· will have acquired basic knowledge of the history of ideas in the western world.
· will have become aware of the importance of scholarly knowledge.
· can apply the main historical ideas of western civilization to their own life and environment.
· will have maintained their free creatvie thinking.
· will have practised taking independent logical view of the main historical ideas.
· will have developed critical thinking and logical argumentation.
Content: Man's view of himself, nature and society has been ever changing from the beginning of civilization until the present. In this course these changes are explored in light of the history of western civilization. Course grade is based on analysis of texts and ideas. Students are encouraged to utilize modern multimedia technology to display and discuss various topics in the history of ideas.
Reading Material: Ólafur Jens Pétursson: Hugmyndasaga (A textbook on the history of Ideas), Penguin, Dictionary of Philosophy,
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures, various individual and group assignments.
Assessment Methods: Student activities during the term count for 100% of the course grade.
Language of Instruction: Icelandic.
F TÖT 1005 Computer literacy 5 FEIN [5 credits]
Year of study: Second year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: 4 lessons a week for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Hallgrímur Arnalds, Cand. Scient.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· Be able to solve problems with spreadsheets, written in Microsoft Excel
· Understand the basics of programming and writing programs in Labview
Description:
Microsoft Excel:
Fundamentals of spreadsheets, functions, formats, graphs, look up functions, the Solver tool, arrays and matrixes, data-tables, pivot-tables, filtering of data, macros, user made functions
Fundamentals of computers:
Number systems, computer hardware, operational systems.
Programming in Labview: Labview programming enviroment and its use, variables and operators, output and input, control commands and program flow, loops, arrays, strings and subprograms.
Reading materiale:
Excel: Stefán Arnar Kárason: Nokkur Undirstöðuatriði( Some Basics in) í Excel.
Teaching methods:
Lectures, homework- and classroom projects
Assessment methods:
Homework, exams and class-attending
F TÖL 1005 Computer science 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: First year.
Semester: Fall and spring.
Level – of – course: Preliminary course.
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Sólrún Geirsdóttir B.A.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· be able to use the E-mail and the Web
· be able to use Word´s possibilites
· be able to use Excels spreadsheets and calculating possibiltes
· be able to use Power Point.
Content: The essentials of the Windows Operating System and organizing your workspace. Word processing and the use of Word´s immense possibilities. Excel spreadsheets and calculating abilites. Netscape Navigation htrough Cyberspace..
Reading material: Jóhanna Geirsdóttir og Ólöf S. Björnsdóttir: UTN 1036. Kennslubók með verkefnum(a textbook with exercises in computer science). .
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and exercises.
Assessment methods: : Quizzes and homework during term counts 100% in the final evaluation.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.
F BOK 1005 Bookkeeping 5 FEIN [5 credits]
The course is available as a distance learning course in cooperation with Háskólasetur Vestfjarða.
Year of study: 1
Semester: Fall and spring
Level of course:
Type of course: Core.
Prerequisites: General entrance prerequisites.
Schedule: Distance learning for 15 weeks.
Lecturer: Margrét Högnadóttir BS.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
· Understand the main rules governing bookkeeping
Be competent using double entry bookkeeping
· Be able to book Vat and recognise the rules for Vat.
· Be able to make Income statement and financial statement
Content: During the course the basic principles of financial bookkeeping where emphasis is placed on double entry bookkepping and the effect of individual transactions on the different accounts.
Reading material: Sigurjón Valdimarsson, Tvíhliða bókhald 1. (A textbook on bookkeeping and exercises, 2010 publication).
Teaching and learning activities: Lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods: A 3 hour written examination counts 80% and exercises 20% of final grade.
Language of instruction: Icelandic.