MA-179 Mathematics 2
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Vegard Lima
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Computer Engineering, Bachelor's Programmme
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Artificial Intelligence, 5-year master programme
Recommended prerequisites
MA-178 Mathematics 1 or equivalent.
Course contents
Linear algebra
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Gauss-Jordan elimination and matrix algebra
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Applications, including polynomial regression
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Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
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Linear transformations
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Eigen-values and -vectors
Difference and differential equations
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Higher order linear difference and differential equations
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The Laplace transform
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Applications
Multivariate calculus
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Partial derivatives
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should
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know matrix algebra
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be able to apply matrix methods to solve systems of linear equations
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be able to apply matrix methods to for instance polynomial regression and linear transformations
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be able to explain and make use of eigenvalues and eigenvectors
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be able to calculate and make use of determinants
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know and be able to make use of the Laplace transformation
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understand and be able to solve differential equations
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be able to calculate and make use of partial derivatives
Examination requirements
Enough approved mandatory exercises. Information about mandatory exercises will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information onexercises will be provided in Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio consisting of tests and a written assigment. Graded assessment. More information about the portfolio will be given in Canvas. There will not be arranged a postponed exam for the portfolio.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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MA-156 – Mathematics 2 - Civil Engineering | 7.5 |
MA-157 – Mathematics 2 - Computer Engineering | 7.5 |
MA-158 – Mathematics 2 - Electrical Engineering | 7.5 |
MA-159 – Mathematics 2 - Renewable Energy | 7.5 |
MA-160 – Mathematics 2 - Mechanical Engineering | 7.5 |
MA-170 – Mathematics 2 - Electrical Engineering | 7.5 |