Carleton University · MATH 1401

Elementary Mathematics for Economics I

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Functional relations: functional forms and error terms. Graphing economic magnitudes: scatter diagrams, time-series graphs, functional relationships. Applied calculus: mechanics of differentiation and integration, elasticity, consumer/producer surplus. Applied algebra: solving systems of linear equations and Keynesian national-income analysis. Problem solving approaches.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent; and ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 , which may be taken concurrently with MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIT 1000 , BIT 1001 , BIT 1100 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1200 , BIT 1201 , ECON 1401 , MATH 1007 , MATH 1009 , MATH 1052 , MATH 1104 , MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1152 .
  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent; and ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 , which may be taken concurrently with MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.
Reference text in its original language

Functional relations: functional forms and error terms. Graphing economic magnitudes: scatter diagrams, time-series graphs, functional relationships. Applied calculus: mechanics of differentiation and integration, elasticity, consumer/producer surplus. Applied algebra: solving systems of linear equations and Keynesian national-income analysis. Problem solving approaches.

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent; and ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 , which may be taken concurrently with MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIT 1000 , BIT 1001 , BIT 1100 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1200 , BIT 1201 , ECON 1401 , MATH 1007 , MATH 1009 , MATH 1052 , MATH 1104 , MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1152 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.

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