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Mathematics II - ECO00027I

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  • Department: Economics and Related Studies
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Jorgen Kratz
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23

Module aims

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic linear algebra, elementary differential equations, optimisation of several variables with or without constraints so that they will be well equipped with several most frequently used quantitative methods in Economics.

Module learning outcomes

On completing the module a student will have acquired sufficient mathematical techniques and fluency that are essential to analyse and solve a variety of economic problems in your degree studies and beyond.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Mathematics II		 2 hours 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Mathematics II		 2 hours 100

Module feedback

Deadlines for the release of marks and feedback will be in accordance with University Guidelines. Marks will be released anonymously online, and on the Departmental notice boards and website as they become available

Indicative reading

Sydsaeter K. - Hammond P. (2008), Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition.

Sydsaeter K. - Hammond P. - Seierstad A. - Strom A. (2008), Further Mathematics for Economic Analysis, 2nd Edition.


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