Type of course

The course can be taken as a single subject. For students at the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Students outside Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design will need to be approved by the head of study of the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in mechanics, materials, structural, modelling or equivalent.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:

- minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): A course which in content corresponds to Matematikk 3 and Mekanikk 1.

Application code: 9371

Course content

The course will prove an introduction to modelling and analysis of dynamical systems.

• Modelling of discrete and distributed component systems.
• Frequency and time-response analysis
• Stability analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Modelling and analysis in MATLAB and Simulink.

Objectives of the course

On completion of the course the successful student is expected to have the following:

Knowledge

• has some knowledge of some theories and methods in the field of master of science (K2)
• can apply knowledge to some areas within the academic field of numerical and analytical calculations, computations, systematic design process, computational methods, engineering design (K3)

Skills

• can analyze some existing theories, and interpretations in the field of master of science and work independently on practical and theoretical problems (S2)

General competence

• can apply knowledge and skills within master of science in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2)
• can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of master of science, both with specialists and the general public (GC4)

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Master's

This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.