Course: Mathematics 3

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Course title Mathematics 3
Course code KMA/M3E
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kudláč Martin, RNDr.
  • Egermaier Jiří, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kopincová Hana, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Holubová Gabriela, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Week 1: Functions of several variables, fundamental notions , partial derivatives, total differential, gradient, directional derivative, higher order partial derivatives. Week 2: Fundamental notions of min/max theory in Rn; Week 3: Double integral, Fubini's theorem. Week 4: Change of variables in a double integrals, polar coordinates. Week 5: Triple integral, methods to computation. change of variables. Week 6: Vector fields, divergence and curl. Hamilton operator, potential. Week 7: Laplace operator, Laplace equation, harmonic function. Revision of curves. Week 8: Path integrals of scalar fields. Week 9: Path integrals of vector fields, Week 10: Surfaces and parametrization Week 11: Surface integral of scalar fields. Week 12: Surface integral of vector fields. Week 13: Integration theorems of vector calculus

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 32 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
No particular prerequisites specified.
Describe derivative and integral of the function of one real variable.
Describe basic curves.
Explain the geometric meaning of the derivative and integral of the function of one real variable.
Skills
To differentiate and integrate the functions of one real variable.
To draw basic curves and surfaces.
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Formulate basic min/max problems of R2 ans R3.
Define and use scalar and vector fields of one and several variables. Describe partial derivative, gradient, divergence, circulation and Laplace equation and explain their meaning.
Parametric representation of basic surfaces.
Describe of double and triple integrals and change of variables. Describe curve and surface integral of scalar and vector fields. Explain their meaning.
Formulate Green's theorem, Gauss's theorem, Stokes' theorem.
Skills
Find local extrema of the functions of several variables.
Evaluate partial derivatives and gradient of scalar field. Evaluate divergence and circulation of vector field.
Evaluate simple double and triple integrals, change of variables in a double and triple integrals, integration along paths and over surfaces and use integral theorems.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Practicum
One-to-One tutorial
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Combined exam
Test
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • J. Bouchala, O. Vlach. Křivkový a plošný integrál. 2012.
  • J. Kuben, Š. Mayerová, P. Račková, P. Šarmanová. Diferenciální počet funkcí více proměnných. 2012.
  • J. Neustupa, S Kračmar. Mathematics II. 1998. ISBN 80-01-01860-1.
  • P. Vodstrčil, J. Bouchala. Integrální počet funkcí více proměnných. 2012.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering Study plan (Version): Commercial Electrical Engineering (16) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter