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SØK3004

Advanced Calculus

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Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2013
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides the students with the basic mathematical skills necessary to understand central analytical methods in economic theory. The main part of the course covers mathematical analysis with multivariable functions, with applications for theories of consumption and production. In addition, the course consists of integration, differential equations and linear algebra.

Learning outcome

Students should be able to apply the mathematical techniques required for analyzing economic models at the master level, in particular functions with multiple variables, optimization, and linear algebra.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: 4 hours of lectures every week, and 2 hours of practical exercise every week.
Compulsory activity: 2 approved term papers.

Compulsory assignments

  • Two approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MA0002 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Financial Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2013

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2013-12-16 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2014

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2014-05-21 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

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