MA-222 Mathematics 3
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Øystein Midttun
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
Recommended prerequisites
MA-178 Mathematics 1 and MA-179 Mathematics 2, or equivalent.
Course contents
Vectors, lines and planes in three dimensions. Multivariate integrals with applications. Fourier series including application for solving partial differential equations.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
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set up equations for planes, and to find their surface normal vector
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set up multivariate integrals, and apply them to calculations of volume, center of mass and moments of inertia
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find Fourier series of periodic functions
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solve partial differential equations like the heat equation and the wave equation by means of Fourier series
Examination requirements
Enough approved mandatory exercises. Information about mandatory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information on exercises will be given in Canvas.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written exam, 3 hours. Graded A-F.
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-209 – Mathematics 3 | 2.5 |