Mathematics: Mathematics for Scientists 2

Education facts

Code: MATA04

<p>The course gives basic knowledge in analysis of functions of several variables and linear algebra of relevance for future studies in natural sciences and applied computational science. The course is a compulsory mathematics course at basic level for a Master of Science degree in applied computational science and can also be studied as a free-standing course.</p><p>The course treats:</p> <ul> <li>Functions of several variables: basic topology in R3, continuity,</li> <li>Differential calculus of functions of several variables: partial derivatives,differentiability, the chain rule, gradient and directional derivatives, extreme values, applications of differential calculus,</li> <li>Integral calculus of functions of several variables: multiple integrals, variable substitution, applications,</li> <li>Ordinary differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations,</li> <li>The vector space Rn, linear maps on Rn and matrix representation of linear maps,</li> <li>Matrices and determinants, matrix rank,</li> <li>Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have 15 credits in mathematics, or knowledge equivalent to the course MATA03 Mathematics for scientists 1, 15 credits, as well as English 6/B.

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: Mathematics for Scientists 2

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %