MATH-203(b) / 4 credits

Teacher: Smetana Kathrin

Language: English


Summary

The course covers the fundamental concepts of vector calculus and Fourier analysis, with a view to applying them to solve multidisciplinary problems in scientific engineering.

Content

Vector Calculus

  • The gradient, curl, divergence, and Laplace operators.
  • Line integrals and surface integrals.
  • Vector fields and potentials.
  • Green's theorem, the divergence theorem, and Stokes' theorem.

Fourier Analysis

  • Fourier series.
  • Parseval's identity.
  • Fourier transforms.
  • Plancherel's identity.
  • Application to differential equations.

 

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Analysis I, Analysis II, Linear Algebra.

Assessment methods

Written exam.

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistant.e.s Yes
Forum Yes

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Bibliography

B. Dacorogna et C. Tanteri, Analyse avancée pour ingénieurs, PPUR 2018.

Notes/Handbook

Course notes will be provided.

Moodle Link

Prerequisite for

Analysis IV.

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Analysis III
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Analysis III
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Analysis III
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Analysis III
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Analysis III
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

Reference week

Thursday, 13h - 15h: Lecture CE12

Thursday, 15h - 17h: Exercise, TP CE12

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