Concept within vector calculus and their physical applications: the nabla operator, integral theorems and potential theory. Tensors with applications from for example electrodynamics and continuum mechanics. Special vector fields and their importance within physical modelling. Modelling by means of vector calculus. The concept of symmetry with relation to basic group theory and its importance within physics.
SI1146 Vector Analysis 4.0 credits
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About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Target group
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Degree Programme in Engineering Physics, åk 2, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering, åk 3, Conditionally Elective
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 3, MAFY, Mandatory
Periods
P1 (4.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
33%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
AlbaNova
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
Course memo is not publishedSchedule
Link to scheduleApplication
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
51380
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Contact
Edwin Langmann (langmann@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, a student should be able to
- Use vector calculus to describe and analyse physical systems
- Be able to model and formulate basic physical problems within for example electromagnetism and fluid mechanics by means of vector calculus
- Describe different physical situations where singular vector fields arise and use these to describe physical systems
- Apply tensor analysis on basic physical problems within for example solid mechanics
- Use symmetries and basic group theory to draw conclusions about physical systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed course:
- SF1674 Multivariable analysis
Recommended prerequisites
SF1673 and SF1672
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Written Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.