Vector Analysis (MAT300)

Fundamental concepts in vector analysis, including Green's- Stokes'- and Divergence theorem


Course description for study year 2022-2023

Facts

Course code

MAT300

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Vector calculus, second order curves and surfaces, directional derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, vector fields, Stokes', Green's and divergence theorems. 

Learning outcome

After completing and passing this course, the student should:
  • Be able to calculate double- and triple integrals.
  • Be able to calculate surface and line integrals.
  • Be able to apply Green's-, Divergence- and Stokes' theorems.
  • Have sufficient knowledge in vector analysis to handle the topics above. 

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1, MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2, MAT210 Real and Complex Calculus

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann), Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed,

Coursework requirements

Compulsory assignments
3 compulsory assignments must be approved to have access to the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Tyson Ritter

Course teacher:

Ilia Zlotnikov

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

Six hours per week consisting of lectures and exercise classes.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Mathematics 3 - Vector Analysis (ÅMA290_1) 5
Mathematics 3 - Vector analysis (TE0302_1) 6
Mathematics 3 - Vector analysis (TE0302_A) 6

Open for

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Course assessment

Form and/or discussion.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto