Concept within vector calculus and their physical applications: the nabla operator, integral theorems and potential theory. Tensors with applications from for example electrodynamics and continuum mechanics. Special vector fields and their importance within physical modelling. Modelling by means of vector calculus. The concept of symmetry with relation to basic group theory and its importance within physics.
SI1146 Vector Analysis 4.0 credits
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (4.0 hp)
- Pace of study
33%
- Application code
50258
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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Contact
Edwin Langmann (langmann@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SI1146 (Spring 2017–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI1146 (Spring 2017–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, a student should be able to
- Use vector calculus to describe and analyse physical systems
- Be able to model and formulate basic physical problems within for example electromagnetism and fluid mechanics by means of vector calculus
- Describe different physical situations where singular vector fields arise and use these to describe physical systems
- Apply tensor analysis on basic physical problems within for example solid mechanics
- Use symmetries and basic group theory to draw conclusions about physical systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed course:
- SF1674 Multivariable analysis
Recommended prerequisites
SF1673 and SF1672
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Literature
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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 - Written Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
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
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Edwin Langmann (langmann@kth.se)