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

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

  • Introduction to basic differential and integral calculus.

  • Functions, continuity and differentiability.

  • Derivatives and applications of derivatives.

  • Integration, integration methods and applications of integration.

  • Taylor polynomials with remainder and Taylor series.

  • Complex numbers.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course the student should

  • be familiar with applications of mathematics in engineering

  • know and be able to use terms, results and methods related to functions of one variable, such as limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and differential equations

  • know the Taylor series of core functions, and know that these can be differentiated and integrated

  • know complex numbers in rectangular and polar form and know Euler’s formula

  • be able to solve problems using analytical methods

  • know and be able to use numerical methods to solve equations, integrals and differential equations

  • be able to use software tools for simple numerical calculations and be familar with some limitations in applications of mathematical software

Teaching methods

Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments and group project. Information on exercises will be provided in Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio consisting of tests.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
MA-169 – Mathematics 1 - Electrical Engineering 7.5
MA-154 – Mathematics 1 7.5
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 11:37:41 PM