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406-0242-AAL 7 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Analysis II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Meike Akveld
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Abstract

Mathematical tools of an engineer

Objective

Mathematics as a tool to solve engineering problems, mathematical formulation of problems in science and engineering. Basic mathematical knowledge of an engineers.

Content

Multi variable calculus: gradient, directional derivative, chain rule, Taylor expansion, Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals: coordinate transformations, path integrals, integrals over surfaces, divergence theorem, applications in physics. Ordinary differential equations.

Resources

Literature

Textbooks in English: - J. Stewart: Multivariable Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole - V. I. Smirnov: A course of higher mathematics. Vol. II. Advanced calculus - W. L. Briggs, L. Cochran: Calculus: Early Transcendentals: International Edition, Pearson Education - M. Akveld, R. Sperb, Analysis II, vdf - L. Papula: Mathematik für Ingenieure 2, Vieweg Verlag

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
2 sheets DIN A4 (= 4 pages) self-authored summary; no pocket calculator. One formulary from a list distributed in the course unit 401-0242-00L.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Analysis II
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 210 h semesterly

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