Course

Vector Analysis (MAT300)

Fundamental concepts in vector analysis, including Green's- Stokes'- and Divergence theorem


Course description for study year 2019-2020. Please note that changes may occur.

Semesters

Facts

Course code

MAT300

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Content

Vector calculus, second order curves and surfaces, directional derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, vector fields, Stokes', Green's and divergence theorems. 

Learning outcome

The student should: Be able to calculate double- and triple integrals. Be able to calculate surface and line integrals. Be able to apply Green's-, Divergence- and Stokes' theorems. Have sufficient knowledge in vector analysis to handle the topics above. 

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100), Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann), Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed


Coursework requirements

4 assignments, Compulsory assignments

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Alexander Ulanovskii

Course teacher:

Alexander Rashkovskii

Method of work

Six hours per week consisting of lectures and exercise classes.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Vector Analysis (MAT300_1) , Mathematics 3 - Vector Analysis (ÅMA290_1) 5
Vector Analysis (MAT300_1) , Mathematics 3 - Vector analysis (TE0302_1) 6
Vector Analysis (MAT300_1) , Mathematics 3 - Vector analysis (TE0302_A) 6

Open for

Mathematics - One Year Foundation Programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

Form and/or discussion

Literature

Text book: Adams & Essex: Calculus. (Pearson). Detailed description of syllabus will be given at the semester start.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1