ECON BC 1007x and y Mathematical Methods for Economics
Covers basic mathematical methods required for intermediate theory courses
and upper level electives in economics, with a strong emphasis on
applications. Topics include simultaneous equations, functions, partial
differentiation, optimization of functions of more than one variable,
constrained optimization, and financial mathematics. This course
satisfies the Calculus requirement for the Economics track of the Economics
major. NOTE: students who have previously taken Intermediate Micro Theory
(ECON BC3035 or the equivalent) are *not* allowed to take
Math Methods for Economics.- S. Harrison
General Education Requirement: Quantitative and Deductive Reasoning
(QUA).
4 points