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TMA4410

Mathematics 2A:Linear Algebra, Differential equations, Integral transforms and Series

New from the academic year 2025/2026

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

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written school exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course is based on TMA4400 and develops topics from this course further. In addition, various forms of infinite series, methods for approximating functions and integral transforms are treated.

General vector spaces and linear transformations. Subspaces. Linear dependence and independence, and dimensional analysis in Rn and in general vector spaces. Basis. Kernel and range. Rank of matrices. Projection and orthogonalisation. Orthogonal functions. Inner product.

Linear systems of first-order differential equations. Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations. Integral transforms. The Delta function.

Series and improper integrals. Convergence tests. Approximation of functions. Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. Trigonometric polynomials and Fourier series. Uniform convergence.

Examples of mathematical modelling and applications in science and technology.

Learning outcome

The student understands and can apply basic concepts, results and methods from linear algebra in Euclidian spaces. The student understands and can apply basic concepts and methods concerning ordinary differential equations and series, and can determine whether a series converges or not. The student has knowledge about integral transforms and about basic properties of Fourier series and can approximate given functions with polynomials or trigonometric functions.

The student has knowledge about algorithmic thinking in order to understand and apply basic numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations, including systems of ordinary differential equations. The student can analyse such methods with regard to applicability and precision.

The student is familiar with the use of numerical methods in a programming language and understands the possibilities and limitations of the various methods in relation to the problems they are applied to.

The student can use analytical and computational methods to formulate, model and solve simple technological problems relevant to their study programme.

The course will primarily contribute to competence area K1, show specialist knowledge and a professionally grounded perspective. It will also contribute to competence area K2, analysing engineering problems, in collaboration with the individual study programmes that the subject serves.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. The number of exercises that must be approved will be stated at the start of the semester on the course's website. The course will be taught in Norwegian.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

The grade will be based on a final written exam. In the event of a re-sit exam, the written exam may be changed to an oral exam. The re-sit exam will be held in August.

Course materials

Stated at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TMA4110 5.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4100 2 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4106 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4115 5.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4120 2 sp Autumn 2025
MA0002 2 sp Autumn 2025
MA1102 3 sp Autumn 2025
MA6102 3 sp Autumn 2025
MA1201 5 sp Autumn 2025
MA6201 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT2022 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT2150 3.7 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4413 5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4401 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4125 2 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4130 2 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4135 2 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4411 4 sp Autumn 2025
TMA4422 5.5 sp Autumn 2025
MA1101 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
MA2106 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA1002 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA2012 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA2022 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAA3011 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG1002 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG2012 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG2022 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAG3011 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT1002 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT2012 3.5 sp Autumn 2025
IMAT3011 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
MA6101 2.5 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
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written school exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

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

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

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