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KH1110 Mathematics 12.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus KH1110 (Autumn 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Mathematics I: Algebra and geometry. Elementary functions. Complex numbers. Polynomes and algebraic equations. Linear equation systems. Matrixes and determinants. Vectors and vector geometry. Lab exercises with computer support.

Mathematics II: Calculus. Boundary values and continuity. Derivatives. Integrals. Differential  equations. Taylor´s formula. Sequences and series. Multidimensional calculus. Applications in chemical engineering.

Intended learning outcomes

This course aims to give its students the knowledge required to tackle the technical problems included in other courses of this chemical engineering study program, including good abilities to apply mathematical thinking to new applications in technology.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

The upper-secondary school from 1 July 2011 and adult education at upper-secondary level from 1 July 2012 (Gy2011):
Specific requirements; Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 3c, with at least the grade Pass.

The upper-secondary school before 1 July 2011 and adult education at upper-secondary level before 1 July 2012
Specific requirements of mathematics, physics and chemistry corresponding to Mathematics D, Physics B and Chemistry A, with at least the grade Pass or 3.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Rodhe, Sollevall, Matematik för ingenjörer

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Computer Lab Works, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Algebra and Geometry, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN2 - Analysis, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Passed examination, part I (TEN1; 4,5 cr.). 
Passed examination, part II (TEN2; 6 cr.).
Passed lab sessions (LAB1; 1,5 cr.).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Katarina Ståhl Kaltea

Profile picture Abbas Jorjani

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CHE/Engineering Pedagogics

Main field of study

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

KH1211 Mathematical statistics

Contact

Inger Furu, inger.furu@comhem.se, 08-556 032 92

Supplementary information

Mandatory course for TIKED study year 1.

The course is not open for other students.