Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • Master a variety of algebraic operations, including solving inequalities, equations and systems of equations.
  • Analyze functions of one variable, such as polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and also combinations of these. This analysis should include: zeros, asymptotes, limits, continuity, differentiation (including implicit differentiation), extreme value problems and elasticity.
  • Analyze different types of functions of many variables (including Cobb-Douglas functions and functions composed with exponential and logarithmic functions). This analysis includes to find and to classify stationary points, to find maximum and minimum in a bounded area, to find maximum and minimum under constrains, including applications of the Lagrange method.
  • Analyze arithmetic and geometric series, analyze convergence of geometric series and find the sum of convergent infinite geometric series.
  • Solve problems in mathematical finance, including annuities, paying off loans, annuities of savings and present values.
  • Use basic integration in connection to the above mentioned functions.

 

 

 

Contents

Provide students with a mathematical foundation for studies in economics and business administration. .

 

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, work in small groups and compulsory tests and assignements. 

Examination requirements

Required tests and assignments must be approved, see Canvas for more information

Examinations

A 4-hour written examination. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability and capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MA-115 – Mathematics Applied in Business Administration. 7.5
MA-138 – Mathematics Applied in Business Administration A. 7.5
MA-115 – Mathematics Applied in Business Administration. 7.5
MA-163 – Calculus 1. 7.5
MA-1030 – Basic Course in Mathematics. 6
MA-1030 – Introduction to Mathematics. 6
MA-1030 – Mathematics. 6
MA-1030 – Mathematics. 6
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