10815 (v.3) Economic Techniques 102

Area:

School of Economics and Finance

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Graphs and functions used in economics and finance theory, equation systems and market equilibrium, differential calculus and marginal concepts in economics and finance, unconstrained minimisation and maximisation by economic agents, constrained minimisation and maximisation subject to equality constraints by economic agents, the usefulness of these concepts and techniques illustrated by applications to problems in economics and finance.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will have: an understanding of economics, finance and business problem solving. Developed a set of useful mathematical skills.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Dowling, E.T. (1992) Introduction to Mathematical Economics. Second Ed, New York, McGraw-Hill. Jacques, I. (1995) Mathematics for Economics and Business. Wokingham, Addison-Wesley. Mathis, S. and Siegel, L. (1993) Quantitative Toolkit for Economicsand Finance. Miami, Kolb Publishing Company. Rosser, M. (1993) Mathematics for Economists. London, Routledge. Shannon, J. (1995) Mathematics for Business, Economics and Finance. New York, John Wiley and Sons . Wilkes, M. (1999) Mathematics for Business, Finance and Economics. Second Edition. Boston, International Thompson Business Press. Wisniewski, M. (1996) Introductory Mathematical Methods in Economics. Second Edition. New York McGraw-Hill.

Unit Texts:

Bradley, T.B. and Patton, P. (1998) Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business.Chitchester, John Wiley and Sons. Excluding Chapter 8 and Chapter 10.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 60 %, Mid-term Test 15%, Participation (Tutorials/Laboratories) 10%, Professional Skills Project 5 %, Take-home Assignment 10 %. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

91901 Economics

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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
2004	Miri Sarawak Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Miri Sarawak Campus	Summer Period	Y
2004	Mktg Inst of S'pore	Trimester 1A	Y

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Central External	refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

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