REA1141

Mathematics 1

Last taught 2019

Autumn

Gjøvik

Norwegian

Overview

11 candidates

Pass rate

100%

36 points

Grade distribution
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About this course

Content

- Sets and numbers
- Complex numbers
- Functions
- Differentiation
- Partial differentiation
- Integration
- First and second order ordinary differential equations
- Vector algebra and vector valued functions

Learning outcomes

The students will learn mathematical tools and methods for engineering problem solving, and acquire a foundation for further study in mathematics and engineering. The course emphasizes manual computation and basic concepts.

Knowledge:
- understand the relevance of mathematics in engineering problem solving.
- able to identify applications of mathematics in engineering subjects.
- have an appropriate toolbox with mathematical symbols and formulas
- know different types of mathematical computer programs
The subject shall give knowledge in the areas of differentiation, integration, differential equation and complex numbers.

Skills:
- do computations with symbols and formulas
- apply differentiation and integration on simple practical problems
- modelling and solving of simple differential equations
- able to do mathematical thinking and reasoning
The skills are  developed by applications to the knowledge areas

Teaching methods

- Lectures and problem solving training sessions. Mandatory work requirements.