Applied Mathematics for Electrical Engineering EE2006

Prerequisites

Mathematics I.

Course Objectives

Students will learn to:

• Carry out calculations using complex numbers.
• Solve basic linear algebraic problems related to, among other things, equation systems and eigenvalues/eigenvectors.
• Use linear-algebraic methods for solving applied problems, particularly within the field of electrotechnology.
• Calculate direct current circuits made up of passive linear elements.
• Carry out simple calculations of magnetic circuits.
• Develop skills in using simulation tools.

Learning Methods

Lectures, laboratory work in groups, simulation of circuit connectors, written exercises. In mathematics, the computer programme Maple will be used.

Course Description

• Calculation with complex numbers in Cartesian, trigonometric and exponential forms
• Equations with complex solutions
• Linear equation systems with applications
• Matrix algebra
• Vector spaces
• Eigenvalues and eigenvectors with applications
• Series and parallel direct current circuits
• Network analyses
• Capacitance and inductance
• Magnetic circuits
• Introduction to digital simulation tools

Assessment Methods

40% continuous assessment, 60% written final examination.

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