Course Code and name

 

ECO138 Mathematics For Economists II

Course Type

 

Compulsory

Course Credit

 

3 0 3

ECTS Credit

 

5

Lecturer

 

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

Pre-requisite(s)

None

Course Length

 

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

Course Content

  • Linear algebra, matrices, determinants
  • Multivariable functions
  • Partial derivatives 
  • Multivariate optimization
  • Constrained optimization
  • Difference equations
  • Differential equations

 

Course Objective and Fulfillments to be obtained by Students

 

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

 

References

 
  • 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 Method

 

Lecturing, problem solutions, discussion, individual study.

Assessment Method

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

Instruction Language

English