MATHS 1009 - Introduction to Financial Mathematics I
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Restriction: | Not available to BMaSc, BMaSc (Adv), BMaCompSc or BCompSc students |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Assumed Knowledge: | At least C- in SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods; or IB Mathematics: at least 3 in applications and interpretations HL, or 4 in analysis and approaches SL |
| Incompatible: | ECON 1005, ECON 1010, MATHS 1011, MATHS 1012, MATHS 1013 |
| Assessment: | Ongoing assessment, exam |
| Syllabus: |
Together with MATHS 1010 Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance I, this course provides an introduction to the basic mathematical concepts and techniques used in finance and business, highlighting the inter-relationships of the mathematics and developing problem solving skills with a particular emphasis on financial and business applications. Topics covered are: polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; limits, sequences, interest rates and annuities; linear equations, matrices and determinants; Leontief economic models; optimisation (linear programming). |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Tue 12/03/2024 | Thu 21/03/2024 | Fri 03/05/2024 | Fri 07/06/2024 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 10733 | SE01 | 150 | 60 | 26 Feb - 26 Feb | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre |
| 29 Feb - 4 Apr | Thursday | 3pm - 4pm | Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 25 Apr - 30 May | Thursday | 3pm - 4pm | Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 2pm - 3pm | Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room | ||||
| Related Class: Assessment | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 10563 | AS04 | 30 | FULL | 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite |
| 10564 | AS03 | 40 | 22 | 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 10am - 11am | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite |
| 10565 | AS02 | 35 | 11 | 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 10am - 11am | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite |
| 10566 | AS01 | 45 | 27 | 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 9am - 10am | Ingkarni Wardli, 234, CAT Suite |
| 10743 | AS05 | 0 | FULL | 26 Apr - 26 Apr | Friday | 12pm - 1pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite |
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 10738 | WR06 | 30 | 7 | 8 Mar - 22 Mar | Friday | 9am - 10am | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room |
| 26 Mar - 26 Mar | Tuesday | 12pm - 1pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM105, Teaching Room | ||||
| 5 Apr - 5 Apr | Friday | 9am - 10am | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room | ||||
| 26 Apr - 31 May | Friday | 9am - 10am | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room | ||||
| 10739 | WR05 | 30 | 4 | 5 Mar - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 1pm - 2pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG06, Teaching Room |
| 23 Apr - 28 May | Tuesday | 1pm - 2pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG06, Teaching Room | ||||
| 10742 | WR01 | 30 | 8 | 7 Mar - 4 Apr | Thursday | 9am - 10am | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room |
| 23 Apr - 23 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 11am | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room | ||||
| 2 May - 30 May | Thursday | 9am - 10am | Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room | ||||
| 18616 | WR03 | 30 | 11 | 7 Mar - 4 Apr | Thursday | 4pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room |
| 23 Apr - 23 Apr | Tuesday | 11am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room | ||||
| 2 May - 30 May | Thursday | 4pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room | ||||
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