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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 previous knowledge

MA-178 Mathematics 1 or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student should 
  • know matrix algebra  
  • be able to apply matrix methods to solve systems of linear equations  
  • be able to apply matrix methods to for instance polynomial regression and linear transformations 
  • be able to explain and make use of eigenvalues and eigenvectors 
  • be able to calculate and make use of determinants 
  • know and be able to make use of the Laplace transformation 
  • understand and be able to solve differential equations 
  • be able to calculate and make use of partial derivatives 

Contents

Linear algebra 

  • Gauss-Jordan elimination and matrix algebra 
  • Applications, including polynomial regression 
  • Determinants and Cramer’s Rule 
  • Linear transformations 
  • Eigen-values and -vectors 

 

Difference and differential equations 

  • Higher order linear difference and differential equations 
  • The Laplace transform 
  • Applications 

 

Multivariate calculus 

  • Partial derivatives 

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information onexercises will be provided in Canvas.  

Examination requirements

Enough approved mandatory exercises. Information about mandatory exercises will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual written exam, 4 hours. Graded A-F. 

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

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-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
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