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IMAG3011

Mathematics for engineering 3 A

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

General numerics

Representations of floating point numbers in the computer, calculations with floating point numbers and various sources of error. Error magnification and condition.

Numerical linear algebra

Orthogonality in vector spaces and orthogonal bases. Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization. QR factorization. Singular value decomposition (SVD). Cholesky factorization and conjugate gradients.

Optimization

Linear programming. Method of least squares. Lagrange multipliers.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has good knowledge of:

  • Common sources of error in numerical calculations.
  • Vector spaces and orthogonal bases and is familiar with orthogonalization algorithms.
  • Various matrix factorizations and their applications.
  • The main concepts and methods from optimization, such as iterative methods, constraints, Lagrange multipliers, objective function, dual problem.
  • Digital tools for analyzing mathematical problems.

Skills

The candidate:

  • Can solve linear systems numerically and estimate errors related to numerical calculations.
  • Can apply eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and singular value decomposition (SVD) to solve engineering problems using digital tools.
  • Can use computers to solve unconstrained optimization problems and interpret the results.
  • Can solve some simple constrained optimization problems using Lagrange multipliers.
  • Can formulate some applied problems such as tasks in linear programming, solve them using computers, and interpret the results.
  • Should be capable of using digital tools to analyze mathematical problems.

General Competence

The candidate:

  • Is well-versed in and can apply a mathematical symbol and formula apparatus relevant to communicating in the engineering field.
  • Has experience applying mathematical methods and digital tools to problems from their own and adjacent fields.
  • Is capable of connecting mathematical concepts and techniques to models encountered both within and outside of their studies.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, compulsory tasks.

Compulsory tasks include both analytical and numerical solution methods, and includes problems that are solved using digital tools.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory tasks

Further on evaluation

4 hour individual exam in Inspera, graded using the scale A-F.

Exam aids: Simple calculator. NTNU code D.

In order to take the exam, 70% of all compulsory assignments must be passed.

Re-sit Exam: May/June. Re-sit exam can be changed to an oral exam.

Python will be available during the exam.

Course materials

Lecture notes, videos and other materials will be made available on the learning platform.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IMAT3011 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA3011 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4110 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA2023 5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT2023 5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA2150 5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT2150 5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4410 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4411 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4422 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG2023 5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG2150 5 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Mathematics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2025-12-18 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Mustad, Inngang D
Room M438 Eksamensrom 4.etg, Inngang D
50 candidates

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.