Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ECON 331 D100

Introduction to Mathematical Economics (5)

Class Number: 1788

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 or 301; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The mathematical interpretation of fundamental economic concepts; demand, supply competitive equilibrium . Application of the calculus to production and distribution theory, growth models and investment theory. Differential and difference equations in dynamic economic models. Introduction to activity analysis. Students with credit for MATH 232, 240 or 251 cannot complete this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course develops mathematical tools from matrix algebra, analysis, and multivariable calculus, as well as their applications in economics.  


Topics:

 1.      Fundamentals
2.      Linear algebra
3.      Univariate and multivariate calculus
4.      Constrained optimization

Grading

  • Assignments 20%
  • Tests 30%
  • Final Exam 50%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Access to MyMathLab Global

REQUIRED READING:

Sydsaeter, K. and P. Hammond.  2016 Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, fifth edition (with MyMathLab Global access card).  Pearson Education.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

***  NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Students requiring  accomodations as a result of a disability must contact the  Centre for Students with Disabilities  at 778 782 3112 or csdo@sfu.ca 

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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