The student get training in using mathematical concepts and methods – mainly calculus in one variable and linear algebra and apply these on issues in production engineering.
MG1202 Engineering Mathematics 6.0 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2026 Start 26 Oct 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 26 Oct 2026 - 11 Jan 2027
- Periods
Autumn 2026: P2 (6 hp)
- Pace of study
33%
- Application code
10112
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
1 - 99
- Target group
- Not open for exchange students.
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus MG1202 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MG1202 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
1. Calculate basic linear algebra and calculus in one variable
2. Model mechanical problems and solve these mathematically
3. Discuss reasonableness and limitations in mathematical models
For higher grades it is required that the student in addition to the above can:
4. Explain and provide arguments for mathematical problem-solving in industrial applications
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TENA - Written exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
The TENA module includes continuous assessment in the form of tests, culminating in a written examination.
Examiner
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
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle