eco2iqa intro to quantitative analysis
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
ECO2IQA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Quantitative Analysis, you will understand how to use and interpret mathematical tools along with their various applications in economics, finance and business. You will learn about sets, number systems, functions, linear equations, non-linear equations, linear algebra, univariate differential calculus, multivariate differential calculus, unconstrained optimisation and equality-constrained optimisation; with each illustrated using applications from economics, finance and business studies. You will have studied some mathematics at VCE (or equivalent) and be confident in applying that mathematics.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential mathematics for economics and business (third edition) | Prescribed | Bradley, Teresa | JOHN WILEY AND SONS GREAT BRITAIN 2008 (REPRINTED WITH CORRECTIONS IN AUGUST 2010) |
| Readings | Any good high school mathematics textbook | Preliminary | TBA | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate proficiency with functions such as the exponential and polynomial
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
02. Solve and manipulate equations and systems of equations
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
03. Solve systems of linear equations using matrices and determinants
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
04. Use derivative calculus (partial and total derivatives, rules of differentiation, higher order derivatives) to solve problems involving both univariate and multivariate functions
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
05. Be proficient in optimization theory to solve both unconstrained and constrained optimization problems
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial attendance/participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |