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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - ECON 331 D100

Introduction to Mathematical Economics (5)

Class Number: 1905

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 24, 2025
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 and 105, with a minimum grade of C-; MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units or permission of the department.

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 tools of mathematical reasoning, matrix algebra, multivariable calculus, unconstrained and constrained optimization, and their applications in economics.

Topics:

  1. Fundamentals
  2. Matrix Algebra
  3. Multivariable calculus
  4. Unconstrained optimization
  5. Constrained optimization

Grading

  • Assignments 20%
  • Tests 40%
  • Final Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Hoy, M, J. Livernois, C. McKenna, R. Rees, and T. Stengos. 2022. Mathematics for Economics. Fourth edition.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

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

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.