MAT1050 – Mathematics for Applications 1

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.

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)
• Social economy (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).

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.

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.

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

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Withdrawal during an examination / Resitting an examination