Mathematics: Calculus of Variations

Education facts

Code: MATC25

<p>The course is an elective course at upper basic level within the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics at the Faculty of Science. The course is given in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering.</p><p>The course treats variational problems with and without constraints, Euler equations with and without constraints, Legendre, Jacobi and Weierstrass necessary condition for local minimum, Hilbert invariant integral and Weierstrass sufficient conditions for strong local minimum, Hamilton's principle and Hamilton's equations, Lagrange and Mayer's problems.</p>

Entry requirements

General and at least 60 credits in mathematics, including courses corresponding to MATB22 Mathematics: Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits, MATB21 Mathematics: Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits, and MATB23 Mathematics: Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Mathematics: Calculus of Variations

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %