Introduction to Mathematics
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In order to achieve the learning goals, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the course topics and concepts of the course, and ability to select and apply the relevant methods relative to a simple analysis of issues related to business and economics.
The student should be able:
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- to perform optimization og functional forms relevant in business and economics including first and second order conditions for maxima and minima.
- to perform the Lagrange method for optimization under restrictions with applications from business and economics including an interpretation of the Lagrange multiplicator in an economic context.
- to perform a geometric interpretation of functions of several variables – niveau curves, planes etc.
- to perform calculus rules for integrals including calculus rules for exponential and power functions and to be able to interpret integrals in relation to areas for example related to consumers and producers surplus.
- to use matrix algebra in order to solve systems of equations including input-output systems.
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- to identify the correct mathematical method in order to solve a given issue within business and economics.
- to evaluate if the archived mathematical result is correct in perspective to the issue addressed.
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The examination is held using the students own PC with wireless network access to the university.
Internet access: The Internet must only be used to access SDUassignments in order to submit and retrieve the Word-template to be used for the exam. Aside from this activity the Internet must not be used during the examination.
Preparation: The assignment has to be written in a Word-template that is handed out via SDUassignment at the beginning of the exam. Graphs, formulas and similar may be written by hand and transferred to the template by use of either a digital pen or a hand scanner. See under special circumstances.
Examination form at the re-exam can be changed.
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NOTE - This course is identical with the former courses
83303x01 / Odense: 83303301 Sønderborg: 83303501 Supplementary course in Mathematics.
Odense: B220014101 Introduction to Mathematics.