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MATHS 1009UAC - Introduction to Financial Mathematics I

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4010
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
4010 Mon 16/03/2020 Thu 26/03/2020 Fri 12/06/2020 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Laboratory
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10029 LA01 50 23 5 May - 5 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG13, Computer Suite
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12628 LE01 50 23 2 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 4pm - 5pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
4 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
5 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 10am - 11am Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
27 Apr - 8 Jun Monday 4pm - 5pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
29 Apr - 10 Jun Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
30 Apr - 11 Jun Thursday 10am - 11am Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
1 May - 12 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
18628 LEC0 10 10 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.
Note: Enrolment in this class is the NON-attendance LEC mode. Content is to be viewed via MyUni. Subject to capacity of LEC location, attendance may be possible in some cases.