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

Teaching language

Norwegian

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.

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.

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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