MAT1050 – Mathematics for Applications 1

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course gives an introduction to mathematics as a tool for understanding physical processes. The main emphasis is on analysis, with a special focus on applications of the theory in physics and chemistry. Digital tools are applied to visualize the content.

Learning outcome

After completing the course you

  • can calculate with complex numbers on Cartesian and polar form
  • have basic skills in analysis, including insight into limits, differentiation, integration, and you are familiar with the interpretations of these concepts in the natural sciences
  • know about sequences and series, you can approximate functions by power series, and you have knowledge about the most common techniques of calculation in the subject
  • have knowledge of functions of several variables and know how to determine extrema to such functions
  • have knowledge of vector fields, mainly in 2 or 3 dimensions, can differentiate and integrate vector fields, and know some of the main results in the subject
  • can compute integrals over different kinds of regions in 2 and 3 dimensions
  • are familiar with the method of least squares and can carry out simple regression
  • are familiar with simple ordinary differential equations and systems of such, their equilibrium and stability properties, as well as numerical methods for illustrating and computing the solutions.

Admission to the course

Students at UiO register for courses and exams in Studentweb.

Special admission requirements

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)

And in addition one of these:

  • Mathematics R2

  • Physics (1+2)

  • Chemistry (1+2)

  • Biology (1+2)

  • Information technology (1+2)

  • Geosciences (1+2)

  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

  • The course should be taken in the same semester or after IN-KJM1190 and IN1900 or MAT-IN1105.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

4 hours of lectures and 4 hours of problem sessions in groups per week throughout the semester.

The number of groups offered can be adjusted during the semester, depending on attendance.

Examination

Final written exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade. 

This course has 2 mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

Examination support material

Approved calculators and one sheet of A4-paper with handwritten or printed text on both sides are allowed. Information about approved calculators in Norwegian.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Mar. 29, 2024 2:49:07 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn
Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian