MATHEMATICS FOR DECISION SCIENCES 1-PRACTICE

Academic year
2022/2023 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
MATHEMATICS FOR DECISION SCIENCES 1-PRACTICE
Course code
ET7002 (AF:386268 AR:214633)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
0 out of 6 of MATHEMATICS FOR DECISION SCIENCES 1
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Educational sector code
SECS-S/06
Period
1st Term
Course year
1
Where
RONCADE
Moodle
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This first course of Mathematics gives the basic knowledge which is necessary to enter the subjects of Economics and Computer Sciences.
Tiype of activity: Base [A]
To be familiar with the scientific rigour and the language of calculus. To be able to use the methods and the techniques taught during the lectures.
Basic notions of mathematics of secondary school.
We will address the following topics
- Functions, basic notions
- Limits and continuity of real functions
- Derivatives
- Methods of approximation
- Integrals
Most of the material will be provided by the teacher. The mathematics of this course is covered by hundreds (if not thousands) of books.
A standard book used in Business Schools is (but you are not obliged to buy it)

------- Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. By Knut Sydsaeter, Peter Hammond, Arne Strom -------

It covers much more of what needed for this course and can be a reference for future courses.
Written exam at the end of the course. Group and individual exercises will be held during the lessons.
Regular lectures and group activities
English
written
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 26/08/2022