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MATHS 1009UAC - Introduction to Financial Mathematics I

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 3910
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
3910 Mon 18/03/2019 Sun 31/03/2019 Fri 10/05/2019 Fri 14/06/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12298 LE01 50 10 4 Mar - 8 Apr Monday 10am - 11am Napier, G04, Lecture Theatre
5 Mar - 9 Apr Tuesday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
7 Mar - 11 Apr Thursday 10am - 11am Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
8 Mar - 12 Apr Friday 10am - 11am Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
29 Apr - 10 Jun Monday 10am - 11am Napier, G04, Lecture Theatre
30 Apr - 11 Jun Tuesday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
2 May - 13 Jun Thursday 10am - 11am Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
3 May - 14 Jun Friday 10am - 11am Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
Note: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Related Class: Laboratory
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10027 LA01 50 10 7 May - 7 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
Note: Only available to University of Adelaide College students