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MG1208 Engineering calculations 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus MG1208 (Autumn 2026–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MG1208 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Error analysis

Approximations

Solving equations

Basics of computer arithmetic

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Explain how different types of errors affect calculations

2. Make approximations suitable for calculations

3. Justify and evaluate different numerical methods

4. Solve numerical problems and assess the relevance and accuracy of the results

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

MG1202 Engineering Mathematics

Recommended prerequisites

MG1202 Engineering Mathematics or similar

DD1310 Programming Techniques or similar

  • The course MG1208 assumes that students possess relevant knowledge of single-variable calculus and linear algebra, as well as fundamental programming skills in the Python language.

 

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, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LABA - Laboratory work , 1.0 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.

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

Examiner

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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

ITM/Production Engineering Stockholm

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle