Real Analysis (MAT210)

Introduction to the theory of functions of one complex and several real variables, including convergence/divergence of series, both real and complex.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MAT210

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Convergence, continuity, differentiability, completeness, and compactness in the real numbers. Differentiation and optimisation of functions of several variables. Taylor series, Fourier series.

Learning outcome

  • Understand what is meant by a mathematical proof, and how to communicate mathematical arguments in the form of a mathematical proof.
  • Understand basic topological notions (closed, open, connected and compact sets).
  • Understand the concept of limit, and be able to define continuity and differentiability of functions of one and several real variables.
  • Understand the concepts of convergence and divergence of series and power series of functions of one real variable, and be able to use different convergence tests, especially for finding the radius of convergence of a power series.
  • Get operational knowledge of the basic concepts of multi-variable analysis. Be able to solve extremal value problems in several variables.
  • Be able to find the Taylor and Fourier series of given simple functions.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator, Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann),

Written exam is with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

2 compulsory assignments

2 compulsory assignments must be approved to have access to the exam.

The assignments are handed in individual. All aids are allowed.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Tyson Ritter

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

6 hours lectures and problem-solving classes per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Mathematical Methods 2b (MAT220_1) 1
Mathematical Methods 2 (ÅMA260_1) 5
Mathematical methods 2b (ÅMA270_1) 1
Mathematical methods 2c (ÅMA330_1) 5
Mathematics 5 - Complex analysis (ÅMA310_2) 5
Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) 5
Mathematics 5 - Complex analysis (ÅMA310_1) 6

Open for

Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor in Engineering Electrical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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