Course 2017-2018 a.y.

30407 - ADVANCED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS - MODULE 1 (APPLIED MATHEMATICS)


BEMACS

Department of Decision Sciences

Course taught in English

Go to class group/s: 25
BEMACS (7 credits - I sem. - OB  |  SECS-S/06)
Course Director:
FABIO ANGELO MACCHERONI

Classes: 25 (I sem.)
Instructors:
Class 25: FABIO ANGELO MACCHERONI



Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to teach the students further mathematical tools of linear algebra and calculus on vector spaces, preparing the ground for future courses.

Intended Learning Outcomes
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Course Content Summary

• Vector spaces.
• Linear functionals.
• Linear operators.
• Isomorphisms and inverses.
• Convexity.
• Differential Calculus in Several Variables.
• Optimization.

Teaching methods
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Assessment methods
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Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

The exam is be written.
Students can choose whether to take the exam with two partials, or through a final exam.
Graded assignments and homeworks are handed out during the course

Textbooks

  • S. CERREIA VIOGLIO, M. MARINACCI, E. VIGNA, Principles of Mathematics for Economics.
  • Other materials provided online.
Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)
Last change 13/06/2017 14:02