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MATHS 1009UAC - Introduction to Financial Mathematics I

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Restriction: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
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

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Tue 12/03/2024 Thu 21/03/2024 Fri 03/05/2024 Fri 07/06/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10734 SE01 30 19 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
10567 AS04 10 6 26 Apr - 26 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm Ingkarni Wardli, B15, CAT Suite
10568 AS03 10 7 26 Apr - 26 Apr Friday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
10569 AS02 0 FULL 26 Apr - 26 Apr Friday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
10570 AS01 10 6 26 Apr - 26 Apr Friday 9am - 10am Ingkarni Wardli, 234, CAT Suite
10744 AS05 0 FULL 26 Apr - 26 Apr Friday 12pm - 1pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12445 TT01 24 13 27 Feb - 2 Apr Tuesday 3pm - 5pm 132 Grenfell St, 207, Computer Suite
23 Apr - 28 May Tuesday 3pm - 5pm 132 Grenfell St, 207, Computer Suite