Elements of Mathematical Analysis 2 M - Z

Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: Ornella NASELLI

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to improve the knowledge of Calculus learned in the course of EAM1. In particular the course objectives are:

Knowledge and understandingstudents will learn integral calculus for one real variable functions, differential calculus for two real variables functions, numerical and functions series.

Applying knowledge and understandingby means of examples related to applied sciences, students will focus on the central role of Mathematics within science and not only as an abstract topic. Furthermore, they will be able to calculate integrals, to identify and compare the most common series, to individuate the analytic properties of a two real variables function and to apply differential calculus to optimization problems.

Making judgements: students will be stimulated, individually or in groups, to work on specific topics they have not studied during the class, developing exercises related on the field knowledge with greater independence. Seminars and lectures are scheduled to give students the chance to illustrate guided exercise on specidic topics in order to share them with the other students and to find together the right solutions.

Communication skills: studying Mathematics and dedicating time to guided exercise and seminars, students will learn to communicate with clarity and rigour both, in the oral and written analysis. Moreover, students will learn that using a properly structured language means to find the key to a clear scientific and non-scientific communication.

Learning skillsstudents, in particular the more willing one, will be stimulated to examine in depth some topics, thanks to individual activities or working in group.

Course Structure

The principal concepts and learning outcomes will be structured by planning frontal  lectures, also in mixed mode if the conditions required it. Furthermore, to improve the making judgements and communication skills, students will dedicate time to guided exercises (e.g. multiple choice) and they can work in groups or individually .

The course is organized by lectures. There will be some team practices, during which students can work in groups or individually.

There will be some integrative activities with  tutors. Students will also participate in seminar discussions, developing exercises related on the field knowledge.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

Required Prerequisites

Numerical sequences.  Limits and calculus for one-variable real functions. 

Students should have passed the EAM1 exam in order to do the EAM2 exam.

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory

Detailed Course Content

1.  Real functions of more real variables.

2.  Numerical series.

3. Integration.

4. Ordinary differential equations.

Textbook Information

 Notes of the teacher available on Studium.

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Real functions of two real variables: limits, continuity and differential calculus , about 14 hours1
2Series   about 14 hours1
3Integration, about 16 hours1
4Ordinary differential equations, about 10 hours1

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

For every chapter there will be a test (P.C.),  consisting in two theorical questions (with only one proof) and two technical exercices. Students who have already passed all the P.C. could obtain the CFU required. Students who pass at least two P.C. will be allowed to take the final exam studying only the P.C. uncompleted, within february/march 2023. 

The final exam is structured as the P.C.

Students who want to reach better notes could ask for an oral exam. 

P.C. should be carried out only in presence.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

see Studium.