Electrotechnology and Mathematics EY3206

Prerequisites

Electrotechnology subject at upper secondary school level.

Course Objectives

• Gain knowledge of: Fourier series - definitions and concepts.
• Be able to develop functions in Fourier series.
• Gain knowledge of definitions and concepts relating to functions of several variables.
• Be able to use the theory concerning functions of several variables for error calculations.
• Be able to calculate alternating current with passive linear components.
• Develop skills in using simulation tools.

Course Description

Course Description

3 ECTS mathematics: Fourier series: Periodic functions. Fourier sinus series and Fourier cosine series. Half-periodic lengths. Functions of several variables: Functions with two or more variables. Partial derivative functions. Differentials and final differences. Error calculations.

7 ECTS: Serial and parallel connected alternating current circuits. Network analyses. Resonance circuits. Passive filters. Three-phase systems.

Learning Methods

Lectures, laboratory work in groups, simulation of circuitry, written exercises. The software programme Maple is used in mathematics.

Assessment Methods

40% continuous assessment, 60% written final examination.

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