ECON 2503 - Intermediate Mathematical Economics II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 2503 Course Intermediate Mathematical Economics II Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ECON 2005 Assumed Knowledge ECON 1004, ECON 1010 or equivalent Assessment Typically, two tests and exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Yaping Shan
Office hours: Wednesday 2pm-4pm
Office location: Nexus 10, Level 3, Room 3.25Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:1 To develop skills to study linear systems 2 To develop skills to study more realistic and complex nonlinear systems 3 To develop skills to solve maximization or minimization of a function of several variables in which the variables are constrained by equalities and inequalities 4 Learn mathematics for dynamic system 5 To develop abilities to interpret and to explain mathematical results and formulae in various contexts of economics and finance University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3,4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3,4,5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 3,5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook
Simon, Carl P and Lawrence Blume. Mathematics for Economists. Norton, 1994.Recommended Resources
“Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics” by Kevin Wainwright and Alpha C. Chiang, McGraw-Hill, 2004 Edition.Online Learning
The course makes extensive use of MyUni for purposes including the posting of lecture notes, lecture recordings, tutorial exercises, assignments, and important announcements. The discussion board there is considered an important method of communication.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is divided into a lecture component and a tutorial component. The lecture covers the key concepts of a particular topic to complement the text. Tutorials will consolidate your understanding of course material by working through problems similar to those in the lectures.
Lectures will be recorded and copies of the lecture recordings will be placed on MyUni, within 24 hours of completion of the lecture, when possible. Please note, sometimes, through technical difficulties, the lecture may not be recorded. This is beyond the control of the lecturer. Should this occur, an announcement will be placed on MyUni.
Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for a 3 unit course is 12 hours per week. Given that there are 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorials each week, students are expected to spend 9 hours per week (study textbook and notes 4 hours per week, prepare tutorial assignments 5 hours per week), studying this subject outside contact hours.Learning Activities Summary
Note: Every effort shall be made by the lecturer to adhere to this timetable. However, in the event that students require different times on topics, the lecturer will amend this timetable at his discretion.Week Topics Chapters 1 Systems of Linear Equations 7.1-7.4 2 Matrix Algebra 8.1, 8.2, 8.4 3 Determinants 9.1-9.3 4 Functions of Several Variables, Total Derivative 14.1-14.4 5 The Chain Rule, Directional Derivative and Gradients 14.5-14.6 6 Higher-order Derivatives 14.8 Mid-Semester Break 7 Implicit Functions and Their Derivatives 15.1-15.4 8 Quadratic Forms and Definite Matrices 16.1-16.3 9 Unconstrained Optimization 17.1-17.5 10 Constrained Optimization I 18.1-18.7 11 Constrained Optimization II 19.1-19.2 12 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 23.1-23.3 -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The grading scheme for this course, is as follows:
Mid-Semester Test 20% Final Exam 60% Tutorial Assignments 20% Assessment Detail
Mid-Semester Test (week 6)
Date: TBA
This will be of 50 minutes duration, taken under exam conditions. Topics to be covered in the Mid-Semester Test will be discussed by the lecturer during lecture time in the week’s preceding the test. Failure to sit the midterm examination will result in receiving zero points, whether a medical certificate is provided or not. The grade of the final examination will then account for 80% of theoverall grade.
Tutorial Assignment
Tutorial assignment will be available to download from MyUni on a weekly basis, beginning with week 1. The Due date is 4pm Thursday each week. Solutions to each assignment will be discussed during the tutorial session.
Tutorial assignment should be neat, tidy, preferably stapled. A standard cover sheet should be included for each assignment. The cover sheet can be found at:
Please use lined paper or graph paper. Pencil or pen, are both acceptable for Tutorial assignments.Submission
The Tutorial assignments have to be handed in at the Professions Student Support Hub, located at Nexus 10 (corner Pultney Street and North Terrace), and will be returned to you in the following week. Electronic submission is not acceptable. Late papers will not be accepted, as it is unfair to students who submit their work on time. Failure to hand in an assignment on time will lead to a zero mark.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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Additional Assessment
If a student receives 45-49 for their final mark for the course they will automatically be granted an additional assessment. This will most likely be in the form of a new exam (Additional Assessment) and will have the same weight as the original exam unless an alternative requirement (for example a hurdle requirement) is stated in this semester’s Course Outline. If, after replacing the original exam mark with the new exam mark, it is calculated that the student has passed the course, they will receive 50 Pass as their final result for the course (no higher) but if the calculation totals less than 50, their grade will be Fail and the higher of the original mark or the mark following the Additional Assessment will be recorded as the final result. -
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