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SØK1001 - Mathematics for Economists

About

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

This course covers the basic mathematical concepts and techniques of analysis necessary to understand some of the mathematical models covered later in the program.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

  • mathematics relevant to economists -
  • about functions of one or more variables, including different types of functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, power, exponential, logarithmic) -
  • about continuous compounding, geometric series, mortgages and annuities -
  • differentiation of functions of one variable (including implicit differentiation), partial derivatives and about elasticity
  • optimization, including the Lagrange method

Skills

You should be able to

  • illustrate functions of one variable graphically, factor quadratic expressions and apply exponential functions in examples related to economics
  • calculate the present value of a future income stream
  • differentiate functions of one variable (including implicit functions) and calculate elasticities
  • differentiate functions of two variables and use partial derivatives in economics
  • find stationary points of functions of one and two variables and solve optimization problems both with and without constraints

General competence

You should be able to

  • apply mathematical methods, especially differentiation and optimization, to analyze economic models at the bachelor level

Learning methods and activities

The course is taught like an intensive course, with 4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practical assignments per week during the first half of the term. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved term paper.
  • Approved term paper

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVSØ106 6.0
SØK1010 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
MET1001 7.5 SPRING 2017
AR100919 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
REA1153 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
REA1153F 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

No

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 12
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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