Mathematics (MATH)

School of Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Science

MATH 1402 [0.5 credit]

Elementary Mathematics for Economics II

Calculus: including partial differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, and unconstrained optimization. Vectors and matrices: scalar multiplication, inner product, linear dependence, matrix operations, rank, invertible matrix theorem, and determinants.
Economic applications such as profit maximization, comparative statics, and the Leontief input-output model. (Also listed as ECON 1402.)
Precludes additional credit for MATH 1009 and MATH 1119.
This course is not acceptable for (substitute) credit in any of the following degree programs: B.Math., and also B.Sc., B.C.S., B.Eng., B.I.D.
Prerequisites: ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 with a grade of C- or higher, and ECON 1401/MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.