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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Thomas Zehrt (thomas.zehrt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | No general lectures. (Independent) self-study with one-on-one question time (via Zoom). 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 4.First- and second-order differential equations |
| 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 | Please enrol by mail (thomas.zehrt@unibas.ch) by no later than 10.09.21. Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online course |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 06.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 07.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 08.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 09.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 10.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 13.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 14.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 15.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 16.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 17.09.2021 | 09.30-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Module: Core Courses in Data Science and Computational Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Electives (Master's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) 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) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Written exam (date will be discussed with the enroled participants): 6.11.21; 14:30-16:00. In addition, there will be at least two assignments, for which students may work in groups of two. Overall, the assignments will account for 25% of the final grade. |
| 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 |