6966 (v.3) Mathematical Economics 201

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Area:	School of Economics and Finance
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1234 (v.4) Economics 100 or any previous version AND 10815 (v.3) Economic Techniques 102 or any previous version AND 11001 (v.3) Economics (Macro) 101 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Linear models and matrix algebra, differentiation and comparative static analysis, comparative-static analysis of general function models, exponential and logarithmic functions, optimisation, economic dynamics and integral calculus, differential and difference equations.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to the fundamental mathematical tools used in modern economic and financial analysis.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Chiang, A.C., (1984), Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 3rd ed, London, McGraw-Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 60%, Mid-semester Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Summer Period Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Semester 1 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Semester 2 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Summer Period Y