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MATH-S272

Mathematics 2

academic year
2025-2026

Course teacher(s)

Joost VERCRUYSSE (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

english

Course content

Part I: Series: 1. Series of real numbers, 2. Series of functions, 3. Fourier series

Part II: Differential calculus in several variables: 4. Sequences in the plane and the three dimensional space, 5. Continuous functions, 6. Differentiability, 7. Higher order derivations and formula of Taylor, 8. Extrema and convexity.

Part III: Integral calculus in several variables: 9. Double and triple integrals, 10. Integral theorems and surface integrals

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

The student will be capable of:
- combining abstract mathematical notions with geometric intuition;
- solve complex problems in 2 and 3 dimensions.

Teaching methods and learning activities

  • Theory: Lectures (ex cathedra).
    The theory syllabus is available on UV as well as at PUB.

  • Exercises: Students are divided into tutorial groups
    The exercise syllabus is available on UV.
    The solutions will also be made available on UV.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Lecture notes are available both for theory and exercises.

Course notes

  • Syllabus
  • Université virtuelle

Contribution to the teaching profile

The student will be able to:

  • demonstrate critical thinking, logical and abstract reasoning, and develop an autonomous approach to learning (LO 2.2)

Other information

Contacts

Joost Vercruysse; email: joost.vercruysse@ulb.be

Campus

Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • written examination

written examination

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

A single mark on 20 is attributed after the written exam. Theory: 50%, Exercises: 50%

Language(s) of evaluation

  • english

Programmes