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MATHS 1009UAC - Introduction to Financial Mathematics I

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 3810
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

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3810 Mon 12/03/2018 Sat 31/03/2018 Fri 04/05/2018 Fri 08/06/2018


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12524 LE01 50 10 26 Feb - 26 Mar Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
27 Feb - 27 Mar Tuesday 11am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
28 Feb - 28 Mar Wednesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
1 Mar - 29 Mar Thursday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
16 Apr - 4 Jun Monday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
17 Apr - 5 Jun Tuesday 11am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
18 Apr - 6 Jun Wednesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
19 Apr - 7 Jun Thursday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Laboratory
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12522 LA02 25 9 3 May - 3 May Thursday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
12523 LA01 25 1 2 May - 2 May Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite