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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: ECO1005 Module Title: MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS
Module Provider: Economics Short Name: EC106
Level: HE1 Module Co-ordinator: WALL JR Mr (Economics)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment 

Weighting Towards Module 
Mark (%)
2 hour Examination

70%
Coursework 1

15%
Coursework 2

15%

Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass this module
Module Overview
This module seeks to provide the necessary mathematical skills essential for those second and final year modules that are mathematical in nature. It will demonstrate the role mathematics plays in the formulation of economic theory and subsequent analysis.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
  • To enable students to transform economic modules into mathematical format
  • To develop mathematical manipulation skills in the search for a solution
  • To develop ability in the interpretation of mathematical solutions in an economic context
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will:-

  • understand the role mathematics plays in the representation and analysis of economic theory
  • be proficient at obtaining derivatives and integrals for a wide range of functions
  • be able to structure economic and finance problems in mathematical format and solve where appropriate
Module Content
  • The following is an indication of the topics to be covered:-
  • mathematical foundations incuding linear and quadratic equations
  • differential calculus, including multivariate calculus;
  • integral calculus;
  • optimisation - unconstrained and constrained
  • series and financial maths
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures (11) and Classes (10)
Last Updated

10 March 2011