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18545-01 - Lecture: Advanced Mathematics for Economics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Thomas Zehrt (thomas.zehrt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | 1.Linear Algebra: linear independence, matrices, eigenvalues, quadratic forms 2.Multivariable calculus: differentiability, gradient, Taylor's formula 3.Static optimization: local and global extreme points, Lagrange and Kuhn-Tucker |
| Learning objectives | Complete understanding of the topics |
| Bibliography | 1. Handouts 2. Additional: K. Sydsaeter, P. Hammond, A. Seierstad and A. Strom, Further Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Prentice Hall |
| Weblink | Homepage |
| Admission requirements | 10135 Mathematik 1 and 10136 Mathematik 2 |
| Course application | 1. Please enroll by e-mail (thomas.zehrt@unibas.ch) by no later than 03.09.23. Mandatory information for registering with lecturers: e-mail address of the University of Basel, first and last name and Swiss matriculation number (if available). Please make sure that you are already registered for the fall semester and have paid the semester fees. 2. Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the enrolment deadline and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html 3. A deregistration is possible until 10.09.23 at the latest. 4. Your registration will be entered in your Online Services only after the official deadline of the course registration period, i.e. after 16.10.23. 5. The following applies to everyone: enrollment = registration for the exam/assignment! In case of non-participation after registration it will be noted as "nicht erschienen" in the transcript. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 04.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Tuesday 05.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Wednesday 06.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Thursday 07.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Friday 08.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Monday 11.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Tuesday 12.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Wednesday 13.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Thursday 14.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Friday 15.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Seminarraum S5 HG.54 |
| Modules |
Module: Core Courses in Data Science and Computational Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Core Courses in Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data Science) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Data Science and Computational Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module: Areas of Specialization in International and/or Monetary Economics (Master's Studies: International and Monetary Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Written exam: Date tbd |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration/deregistration: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |