Course
Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200)
Basics of calculus of several variables, elementary linear algebra, Taylor and Fourier series. Mathematical software (Maple).
Course description for study year 2018-2019. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
MAT200
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Content
Learning outcome
- know basic concepts of elementary linear algebra; be able to handle systems of linear equations and solve eigenvalue problems;
- be able to analyse convergence/divergence of series; find the Taylor and Fourier series of a given simple function;
- have basic knowledge of multi-variable calculus.
- know how to use the computer software program MAPLE to solve elementary problems in one- and multi-variable calculus.
Required prerequisite knowledge
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, No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | — | — | — |
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadCourse teacher:
Helge Paul RuddatCourse coordinator:
Helge Paul RuddatMethod of work
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical Methods 2b (MAT220_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Real and Complex Calculus (MAT210_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2b (ÅMA270_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical Methods 2 (ÅMA260_1) | 10 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2B (TE0550_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematics 6 - Linear Algebra (ÅMA140_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematics 6 - Linear algebra (TE0334_A) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2B (TE0550_A) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2 (TE0561_A) | 9 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2 (TE0561_1) | 9 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematical methods 2c (ÅMA330_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Elementary mathematical methods (TE0301_1) | 6 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematics 6 - Linear algebra (TE0334_2) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) , Mathematics 6 - Linear algebra (TE0334_1) | 5 |
| Linear Algebra (MAT110_1) , Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) | 5 |
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
Literature
Compulsory literature:
- Robert Adams, Christopher Essex: Calculus: a complete course, 9th ed., Pearson, 2018.
- C. H. Edwards, Jr.; David E. Penney: Elementary Linear Algebra, 1988, Prentice-Hall.
Additional literature:
K. Rottman, Matematisk Formelsamling, Spektrum forlag. (This handbook can be useful for solving homework, for example, exercises that require finding derivatives and integrals; moreover, it is allowed to use this book at the exam.)