ECN118 Mathematical Methods for Economics 1 (20 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F4

Pre-requisites for		ECN212 (when the module is running)
Excluded		MAS110
Additional Information		Available to students on UG Economics degrees as a core module. Also available to SMIU37 & SMIU38 students.

Description

The aims of this module are: 1. To give an insight into the importance of mathematical methods in economic analysis. 2. To introduce a range of mathematical techniques. 3. To give an understanding of how and when to apply the techniques. The module will include revision of basic concepts, algebra, equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, differential calculus, optimisation, geometry

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	148.0
Lecture	22.0
Seminar	20.0
Tutorial	10.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	1.0	90 %
Other	0.0	10 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.