Courses Bachelor Display 2019-2020

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Course title Analysis I
Course code EBC1016
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment None
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2-9-2019 25-10-2019 L X
2 28-10-2019 20-12-2019 L X
Level Introductory
Coordinator Hans de Graaff
For more information: h.degraaff@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
Learn the concepts and techniques in the field of differential calculus that are prerequisite for ‘probability theory’, ‘(applied) statistics’, ‘mathematical economics’ and ‘operations research’.
Obtain the right attitude with respect to (abstract) mathematics.
Learn to write down a correct mathematical reasoning.
Learn to give (simple) proofs.
Description
Logic and mathematical reasoning, sequences, differential calculus of functions of one variable.
Literature
Syllabus.
Prerequisites
- Perform basic arithmetic operations and simplify algebraic expressions.
- Perform basic arithmetic operations with fractions.
- Solve simple (in)equalities.
- Manipulate exponentials and logs.
- Recognise the main characteristics of the graph of a function.
- Apply the arithmetic rules for differentiating functions.
- Optimize a function of one variable.
- Evaluate elementary integrals.
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Lecture / Assignment
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
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This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research Year 1 Compulsory Course(s)