Course: Geometry for mechanical engineering 1

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Course title Geometry for mechanical engineering 1
Course code KMA/GS1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vavrejnová Petra, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Krauz Lukáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Káňa Michal, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Pařez Klaus, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Zedníková Jana, Mgr.
  • Kovaříková Freya, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Breitfelder Ondřej, Mgr.
Course content
1. Polynomials. 2. Matriices. Detereminants. 3. Systems of linear equations and their solvability. 4. Inverse matrix. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. 5. Ideal elements. Introduction to methods of projection. 6. Axonometry. 7. Orthogonal axonometry. Afinity and collineation. 8. Elementary surfaces 9. Vector algebra 1 10. Vector algebra 2 - scalar, vector and triple product/multiplication. 11. Analytic geometry 1 - mutual positions 12. Analytic geometry 1 - metric problems 13. Summary

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Individual project (40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 45 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
have an understanding of basic concepts of elementary geometry and trigonometry in the extent of high school curriculum
have an understanding of basic principles of projection methods and know fundamentals of at least one projection method, preferably Monge's projection
have an understanding of basic principles of elementary calculus
Skills
apply acquired skills of basic geometric problems at high school level
apply techniques of suitable projection method (preferably Monge's projection) on basic problems
apply methods of calculus on basic problems
Competences
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N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
have an understanding of concepts and methods in linear algebra (matrices, determinants, vector spaces, solving of systems of linear equations)
have an understanding of concepts and methods in analytic geometry, especially in 3D (position and metric problems)
have an understanding of concepts and methods in descriptive geometry, especially Monge's projection and axonometry)
be knowledgeable in description of basic geometric objects, especially selected special classes of surfaces
Skills
decompose complex geometric problems to a sequence of elementary constructions
apply methods of linear algebra (matrices, determinants, vector spaces, solving of systems of linear equations) on solving of suitable problems
actively use analytic method in solving fundamental and applied problems
use techniques and methods of Monge's projection and axonometry
analyse selected geometric properties, especially with respect to their use in student's subject of study and future professional expertise
find and use application potential not only in geometry, but also in technical and natural sciences, industrial design, CAD, etc.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Individual study
Skills
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Individual study
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Combined exam
Test
Competences
Combined exam
Test
Recommended literature
  • Ježek, František; Míková, Marta. Maticová algebra a analytická geometrie. 2., přeprac. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2003. ISBN 80-7082-996-6.
  • Štauberová, Zuzana. Mongeovo promítání. 1. vyd. V Plzni : Západočeská univerzita, 2004. ISBN 80-7043-323-X.


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