Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Department of Economics

Course: AP Econ 1530 3.0 A/B/F: Introductory Mathematics for Economists I

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Term: Winter 2013

Lecture Time:Section A: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30PM – 4:00PM

Section B: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30PM – 7:00PM

Section F: Thursday, 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Lecture Location:Section A: VH B

Section B: VH C

Section F: CB 121

Prerequisite / Co-requisite:

Prerequisites/Co-requisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 or AP/ECON 1010 3.00, or equivalent. Recommended completion: high-school calculus or equivalent. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1000 3.00, SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1513 6.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00. Note: Acceptable course substitutes are available in the Calendar. PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/AS/ECON 1530 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1000 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1013 3.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 1300 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1505 6.00, AS/SC/MATH 1513 6.00, AS/MATH 1530 3.00, AK/AS/MATH 1550 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00.

Course Instructor

Gordana Colby

Vari Hall 1057

Course office hours: TBD

TA: TBD TA office hours: TBD

Expanded Course Description

Organization of the Course - The lectures will consist of going over the theory contained in the lecture notes (and corresponding sections of the textbook) and then going through problems that reinforce the material presented.

Course Learning Objectives

This course introduces and develops topics in differential calculus, integral calculus, and their applications in economics. Topics will include single-variable differentiation, limits, continuity, series, exponential and logarithmic functions, single-variable optimization, and integration. Applications to problems in economics involving supply and demand functions, maximization of profits, elasticity of demand and consumers’ surplus will be considered.

Topics and Reading List

I.Review of Functions

II.Differentiation

III.More on Differentiation

IV.Limits, Continuity and Series

V.Continuity and Differentiability

VI.Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

VII.Single Variable Optimization

VIII.Integration

IX.Further Topics in Integration

Note: There may be small changes to the material coverage as the course develops.

Course Text / Readings

Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Fourth Edition (2012), Knut Sydsaeter & Peter Hammond

Note: lecture notes will be provided on the course website to supplement the text readings.

Note: Additional readings may be assigned or recommended during the course.

Evaluation

The final grade for the course will be based on the following items weighted as indicated:

Midterm Test: 40% (Section A: Wednesday, October 23rd - In Class)

(Section B: Wednesday, October 23rd - In Class)

(Section F: Thursday, October24th - In Class)

Final Examination: 60% (To be scheduled by the Registrar’s Office)

Note: Final course grades may be adjusted to conform to Program or Faculty grades distribution profiles.

Grading, Assignment Submission, Lateness Penalties and Missed Tests

Grading: The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point grading system used in undergraduate programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ - 7, C+ = 5, etc.). Assignments and tests* will bear either a letter grade designation or a corresponding number grade (e.g. A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80 to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.)

(For a full description of York grading system see the York University Undergraduate Calendar - )

Missed Tests: No makeup tests will be given if a student misses the midterm. If a student misses the midterm and can provide appropriate documentation (i.e. medical note) that explicitly indicates the student was incapable of writing the midterm at the scheduled time, the weight of the midterm will be added to the final exam (i.e. the final exam will be worth 100% of the final grade). Any student that misses the final exam must provide appropriate documentation (i.e. medical note) to the Department of Economics within 5 business days of the missed exam and petition to write a deferred exam.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information, available on the Senate Committee on Curriculum & Academic Standards webpage (see Reports, Initiatives, Documents) -

• York’s Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures/Academic Integrity Website

• Ethics Review Process for research involving human participants

• Course requirement accommodation for students with disabilities, including physical, medical, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities

• Student Conduct Standards

• Religious Observance Accommodation