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
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10815 (v.3) Economic Techniques 102 or any previous version
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11001 (v.3) Economics (Macro) 101 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Chiang, A.C., (1984), Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 3rd ed, London, McGraw-Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 60%, Mid-semester Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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