MA-188 Core Elements of Mathematics 2 (Spring 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Kristina Markussen Raen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
- explain and use the core mathematical elements as described in LK-20, with particular emphasis on Reasoning and argumentation and Modeling and applications.
- give an account of the main steps in a modeling process and apply these in real modeling situations.
- apply software to test models.
- axiomatization, definitions and theorems. The logical structure of mathematics.
- use various forms and techniques of proof to argue for mathematical claims and doctrines.
Contents
Modeling process and modeling with a focus on the use of calculus, probability calculation and statistics. Reasoning and argumentation with examples of proof within number theory, geometry, algebra, calculus and probability. Generic examples, direct and indirect proofs, mathematical induction.
Teaching and learning methods
Joint discussions, group work, mandatory portfolio work and presentations. The course has an expected workload of around 267 hours.
Examination requirements
Mandatory work and practice must be passed in order to sit for the exam. See Canvas for more information.
Examinations
Project delivery in modelling. Written 5-hour exam in reasoning and argumentation. Graded grade.
Offered as a free-standing course
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission for external candidates
No
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Oct. 15, 2026 10:57:57 AM