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| MATH0055-2 | Mathematics for economic and management sciences (Part I)
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| Duration : | 60h Th, 45h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Isabelle Pays |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Contents :
- calculus (one variable and multiple variables) : elementary functions, concepts of limits, derivatives;
- linear algebra: matrices, determinant, systems of equations
- Application to business, management, economic sciences and finance.
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Basic training in math. To be rigorous. Develop tools to understand models used in management and economic sciences. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Elementary algebra |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises with small groups of students |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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- Lectures (ex-cathedra course)
- Exercises with small groups of students
- Possibility to attend "questions-and-answers" sessions several times a week
- Web-site for training : http://www.udi.hec.ulg.ac.be/cours/rattrapage\_math (http://cours.hec.be/rattrapage_math/)
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Recommended or required readings :
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| "Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis" by Knut Sydesaeter et Peter Hammond. (3rd ed, Prentice Hall.) ISBN: 978-0-273-71324-1. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written and/or oral exams (also with MCQ).
Tests for training during the whole year. |
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Contacts :
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| Professor : I. Pays, HEC-Ecole de Gestion de l'Ulg, Rue Louvrex, 14, Liège. (Bât. N1, Local 306), Tél. : 04 232 7302 - E-mail: Isabelle.Pays@ulg.ac.be
Teaching Assistants:
S. Maron, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 01 - E-mail : Sabine.Maron@ulg.ac.be
M.-C. Cillis, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 41 - E-mail : mccillis@ulg.ac.be
C. Balthasart, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 41 - E-mail : cbalthasart@ulg.ac.be
P. Dupont, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 03 - E-mail : pascal.dupont@ulg.ac.be |
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