Table of contents

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

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

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.

Teaching and learning methods

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

Examination requirements

A sufficient number of approved mandatory exercises. Information about the mandatory exercises will given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

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
MA-169 – Mathematics 1 - Electrical Engineering. 7.5
MA-154 – Mathematics 1. 7.5
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