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TMA4125

Mathematics 4N - Differential equations and Fourier analysis

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The Laplace transform with applications to solving ordinary differential equations and integral equations. Fourier series and the Fourier transform with applications to solving linear partial differential equations. The Laplace transform with applications to solving ordinary differential equations and integral equations. Numerical methods: Interpolation, differentiation, and integration. Methods for solving linear and non-linear systems of equations. Runge-Kutta methods for solving systems of ordinary differential equations. Difference methods for solving partial differential equations. Introduction to computational tools with examples.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge. The student is able to recognize, understand and apply concepts and methods from the theory of Fourier series, Fourier transformation, Laplace transformation, ordinary and partial differential equations and numerical solution of systems of equations and differential equations.

2. Skills. The student is able to apply his or her knowledge of Fourier theory, ordinary and partial differential equations and numerical methods to formulate and solve problems in mathematics and the natural sciences/technology, if necessary with the additional aid of mathematical software.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. The course may be lectured in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Grade based on written final examination. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination. The retake exam is in August.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIF5013 7.5 sp
MA2104 3.7 sp
MA2105 3.7 sp Autumn 2008
TMA4130 7.5 sp
TMA4122 7.5 sp Autumn 2009
TMA4120 3.7 sp Autumn 2009
TMA4123 7.5 sp Autumn 2012
TMA4135 7.5 sp Autumn 2012
TMA4106 3.7 sp Autumn 2020
TMA4111 3.7 sp Autumn 2022
TMA4121 3.7 sp Autumn 2022
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

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Date 2025-05-12 Time 15:00 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.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL520
19 candidates
Room SL311 brun sone
35 candidates
Room SL238
3 candidates
Room SL319
1 candidate
Room SL311 grønn sone
62 candidates
Room SL228
3 candidates
Room SL311 lyseblå sone
88 candidates
Room SL311 orange sone
60 candidates

Re-sit examination - Summer 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Date 2025-08-08 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.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL323
1 candidate
Room SL120
6 candidates
Room SL310 hvit sone
7 candidates
Room SL311 lyseblå sone
27 candidates