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MAT-1001 Calculus 1

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Contents This course is basic to all science programs that require mathematics as a field of study. Strengthens and extends the knowledge of differential and integral calculus of one variable from highschool. Covers real and complex numbers, sequences, functions, continuity, differentiation, integration and differential equations. The prerequisite is knowledge of mathematics equivalent to the highest level, 3MX in Norwegian highschool. The course gives an introduction to Mathematica as a numerical, symbolic and graphical tool, and for simple programming.

Form of teaching Lectures: 40 h. Coursework: 30 h, a passing grade is requried on up to 6 mandatory homework sets for permission to take the exame.

Compulsory teaching Assignments

Assessment Written exam of 4 hours duration. Letter grades (A-F).

Examination semester Autumn

Date(s) of written examination 13.12.2004 The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.

Level of course/Year of study Normally first or second year.

Contact person/lecturer Helge Johansen, tel: + 47 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Language of instruction Norwegian

Homepage http://uit.no/matstat/mat-1001/2

Grades
Letters, A – F.

Textbook
Tom Lindstrøm, ”Kalkulus”.