MEK3100 – Mathematical Methods in Mechanics

Course content

Dimensional analysis, the Pi-theorem, scaling, regular and singular perturbations, Poincaré-Lindstedts method, boundary layer theory, asymptotic matching, multiple scales, calculus of variation. Examples from selected problems in mechanics and other branches of physics.

Learning outcome

To provide an introduction to essential techniques and concepts in mathematical modeling. The course gives a good basis for further studies in applied mathematics and mechanics and is recommended for specialization in fluid mechanics at the master level.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

  • Physics (1+2)
  • Chemistry (1+2)
  • Biology (1+2)
  • Information technology (1+2)
  • Geosciences (1+2)
  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

Recommended previous knowledge

MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra, MAT1120 – Linear Algebra, MAT-INF1310 – Ordinary differential equations (discontinued). It can be useful to have taken MEK2200 – Continuum Mechanics, INF-MAT3360 – Partial differential equations (discontinued).

Overlapping courses

10 credits with MEK4100 – Mathematical Methods in Mechanics.

9 credits with ME207.

*The information about overlaps is not complete. Contact the department for more information if necessary.

Teaching

4 hours of lectures per week.