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MA0002

Mathematical Methods B

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level First degree
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course, together with MA0001, will give a sufficient mathematical background for science courses requiring only basic mathematics. The course should also enable students to continue with mathematics courses that normally require MA1101 Basic calculus I, and with some additional effort enable students to continue with courses that normally require MA1102 Basic calculus II. The course will introduce functions of several variables, partial differentiation, double integrals, linear approximation, linear equations, matrices, eigen-values, differential equations, and systems of differential equations.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge: The student has basic knowledge of linear algebra, differential equations and mathematical analysis of functions of several variables.

2. Skills: The student is able to apply his or knowledge of linear algebra, differential equations and functions of several variables to solve simple problems from mathematics and the natural sciences.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. The lectures may be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Course grade based on written final examination. The re-sit examination may be given as an oral examination.

Re-sit exam in August.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNFMA001 7.5 sp
MA0003 1.5 sp Autumn 2009
SØK3004 5 sp Autumn 2014
TMA4410 2 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4411 3.7 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4422 2 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.

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Subject areas

  • Mathematics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
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.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
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.

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