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Course Name :
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This course is one of the core courses to be taken by BSc. Economics (Hons) programme
students. This course provides students with relevant mathematical knowledge and skills
needed to solve economic problems. Specifically, this course teaches students selected
mathematical concepts and techniques and how to apply them in solving economic models.
After completing this course, students should have more confidence in solving economic
problems using mathematical approach.
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Semester/Year Offered:
1/1
Face to face
L = Lecture
18
24
SL
TLT
69.6
115.6
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O = Others
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Credit Value: 3
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Objective(s) of Course :
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1. explain the basic concepts, rules, and principles of mathematics.
2. apply relevant mathematical tools to solve economic problems.
3. analyse economic models.
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Transferable Skills:
1. Analytical: analysis of models and interpretation of solutions to models
2. Communications: discuss on models solutions.
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Synopsis:
This course is the first course in mathematics for economic students. It teaches students some
relevant mathematical concepts, rules, principles, and techniques. It is intended to provide
students with the knowledge and skills of using mathematical techniques in solving and
analysing economic problems.
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Mode of Delivery:
This course will be conducted in the forms of lectures, discussions, and assignments.
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Programme Aims
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Topic
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Mathematics and its Importance
1.2 Mathematical Economics vs Non
Mathematical Economics
1.3 Relations Among Mathematical Economics,
Statistics, and Econometrics
2.0 Fundamentals of Algebra
2.1 The Set of Real Numbers
2.2 Polynomials
2.3 Factoring Polynomials
2.4 Rational Expressions
2.5 Integral Exponents
2.6 Solving Equations
2.7 Rational Exponents and Radicals
2.8 Quadratic Equations
2.9 Inequalities and Absolute Value
3.0 Functions and Their Graphs
3.1 The Cartesian Coordinate System and Straight
Lines
3.2 Equation of Lines
3.3 Functions and Their Graphs
3.4 The Algebra of Functions
3.5 Linear Functions
3.6 Quadratic Functions
3.7 Functions and Mathematical Models
Face to Face
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1, 2, 3
1.5
1, 2, 3
1.5
1, 2, 3
SL
TLT
P/O
1.5
4.5
12
1, 2, 3
12
1, 2, 3
18
1, 2, 3
12
2, 3
18
18
24
42
84
Face to Face
SL
TLT
Assessment
Course work
50%
43.0
58.6
102.1
Final examination
50%
2.5
11.0
13.5
46.0
69.6
115.6
Main Reference:
Tan, S.T. (2013). Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences. (6th ed.).
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Additional Information:
Email
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Room number
Consultation hours
: fatimah@uum.edu.my
: 6842
: 2.57 Economics Building
: 11.00 am 12.30 pm (Monday and Thursday) or by appointment