Course: Mathematics for Economists 1 (5802-011)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Ernst Troßmann (verantwortlich)
• Günter Winterholer (begleitend)

Type of Course:

lecture

In-Class Hours Per Week:

3

Contents:

The course introduces students to the basic mathematical knowledge necessary for economists. The focus of the course, besides practising mathematical basics and methods, is the economical application of "sequences and series", "differential calculus of single variable functions", "integral calculus" as well as 'linear differential- and difference equations.

Literature:

U. Jensen und W. Wenger: Formelsammlung Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, Wirtschaftspädagogen und Sozialökonomen.

K. Bosch und U. Jensen: Großes Lehrbuch der Mathematik für Ökonomen. Oldenbourg Verlag.

K. Sydsaeter und P. Hammond: Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler. Pearson Studium.

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

The course "Mathematics for Economists 1" is offered in parallel by the professors U. Jensen and W. Wenger. The allocation of the students to the two lectures is determined by alphabetical order or according to the study programme. For more information, please make sure you read the course catalogue.

Module:

• 5802-010 Quantitative Methods 1 (compulsory)