Course Code and Title

 

ECO137 Mathematics For Economists I

Type of Course

 

Compulsory

Credit of the Course

 

3 0 3

ECTS Credit

 

5

Lecturer

 

Dr. Nasip BOLATOGLU (01) / Dr. Mubariz HASANOV (02)

Prerequisites

 

None

Period of the Course

1 Semester (a total of 3 theoretical hours per week)

Course Contents

 
  • Functions of one variable
  • Limit
  • Continuity
  • Series
  • Differentiation
  • Single variable optimization
  • Integration

 

Purpose of the Course

 

(Learning Outcomes)

 

At the end of this course the student will,

 

learn the fundamental mathematical concepts used in economics; have the ability of using mathematical tools in economic problems; have the ability of solving economic problems

 

Recommended Reading

  • Sydsaeter, K. and P.J. Hammond (2002), Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. Prentice-Hall.
  • Chiang, A.C. and K, Wainwright (2005), Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 4th Edt., McGraw-Hill.

 

OTHER RELATED TEXTBOOKS

Teaching Methods

 

 

Lecturing, problem solutions, discussion, individual study.

Assessment methods

2 Midterms (25% + 25%), and a final exam (50%).

Language of Instruction

English