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SF1609 Mathematics II 9.0 credits

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Course syllabus SF1609 (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF1609 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Systems of linear equations and matrices; determinants, Cramerís rule, geometric interpretation of determinants. Vectors and geometry in two and three dimensions, dot product, cross product. Matrices as linear transformations from Rn to Rm. The least-squares method. Quadratic forms and diagonalization. Functions of several variables; partial derivatives, gradient, chain rule. Differentials. Curves and their parametrization in R2 and R3. Extreme value problems, the method of Lagrangeís multipliers. Implicit functions. Taylor approximation.

Intended learning outcomes

After finished course a student should be able to

  • recognize and use the basic concepts of linear algebra: vectors and their operations, straight lines and planes, linear dependence and independence, base vectors, linear transformations, matrices and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, quadratic forms.
  • recognize and use the basic concepts of differential multivariable calculus: partial derivative, differentiability, differential, gradient, directional derivative, functional matrix and functional determinant.
  • understand and explain the interaction between linear algebra and differential calculus, e.g. in connection with linearization of functions or analysis of the stationary points of multivariable functions.
  • More precisely, after finished course the student should be able to:
  • solve geometric problems involving points, lines and planes by means of dot and cross product.
  • apply chain rules on partial derivations and decide whether a function satisfies a certain partial differential equation.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Mathematics I (SF1608) or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Andersson Lennart m.fl./Linjär algebra med geometri.

Persson&Böiers/Analys i flera variabler.

LTH/Övningar i analys i flera variabler.

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

  • TEN1 - Examination, 9.0 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.

Other requirements for final grade

One written exam (TEN1; 9 hp).

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

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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

Main field of study

Mathematics, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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