Module: Mathematics for Economics

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mathematics for Economics
Module Code	MS145A
School	School of Mathematical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Nina Snigireva Semester 2: Nina Snigireva Autumn: Nina Snigireva
Module Teacher	No Teacher Assigned
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Construct and apply mathematical models of problems in economics, business and finance using elementary mathematical functions.
2. Construct and interpret graphs of economic functions for specific classes of mathematical functions, using differential calculus when required.
3. Interpret and apply derivatives, including partial derivatives, of economic functions (marginal functions), especially in optimization problems.
4. Interpret and apply the compound interest formula to solve problems in mathematical finance.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Online activity	20	No Description
Lecture	10	No Description
Tutorial	10	No Description
Independent Study	85	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	30%	n/a
Short Answer Questions	n/a	10%	n/a
Written Exam	n/a	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

EPL	BA in Economics, Politics and Law

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