Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
MA-178 Mathematics 1 and MA-179 Mathematics 2, or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
set up equations for planes, and to find their surface normal vector
set up multivariate integrals, and apply them to calculations of volume, center of mass and moments of inertia
find Fourier series of periodic functions
solve partial differential equations like the heat equation and the wave equation by means of Fourier series
Course contents
Vectors, lines and planes in three dimensions. Multivariate integrals with applications. Fourier series including application for solving partial differential equations.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information on exercises will be given in Canvas.
Examination requirements
Enough approved mandatory exercises. Information about mandatory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written exam, 3 hours. Graded A-F.
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).