Mathematics

Description

Introduction: Mathematics is a foundation course that is included as a compulsory part of the bachelor's programs in economic administration subjects. Course content: Basic algebra. - Solving equations and inequalities. Systems of equations. - Functions and graphs. - Differentiation and its use in economics. - Basic financial mathematics. - Basic integration. - Functions of two variables. Partial differentiation and Langrange's method. - Introduction to matrices and Gauss elimination. Learning outcomes - Knowledge: After completing the course, the student will have acquired mathematical knowledge in basic algebra and function theory, also with functions in several variables. Learning outcomes - Skills: The aim is to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts both through the ability to perform mathematical calculations and to gain a deeper conceptual understanding. This means, for example, the ability to see connections between algebraic and graphical representations the same problem or to see connections between mathematics and other subjects, especially economics. Students gain skills in understanding mathematical problems and how to choose appropriate strategies for solving them. General Competence: The ability of analytical thinking and being able to reflect on the results and calculations will be strengthened thoughout the course. Teaching and learning activities: The course is taught over one semester and consists of 42 lecture hours and 14 tutoring hours. In the lectures, central parts of the syllabus are reviewed. Problem solving will be a central part of the joint lectures in that the students are presented with tasks in the lecture and receive feedback by having these reviewed and discussed. Each week, a work program will be drawn up with literature references and tasks. The student must acquire the material in the literature reference and solve the tasks. Some of the tasks will be reviewed in plenary. Software tools: No specified computer-based tools are required. Qualifications: Higher Education Entrance Qualification. Disclaimer Deviations in teaching and exams may occur if external conditions or unforeseen events call for this. Required prerequisite knowledge: No specific prerequisites are required. Assessments: Assessments Exam category: School Exam Form of assessment: Written School Exam - pen and paper Exam/hand-in semester: First Semester Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Support materials: - BI-approved exam calculator - Simple calculator - Bilingual dictionary Duration: 5 Hour(s) Exam code: EXC 29107 Grading scale: ECTS Resit: Examination every semester Type of assessment: Ordinary examination Total weight: 100 Student workload: Activity Duration Comment Teaching 42 Hour(s) Digital resources 32 Hour(s) Videos and mulitple choice tests Prepare for teaching 60 Hour(s) Group work / Assignments 61 Hour(s) Examination 5 Hour(s) Sum workload: 200 Incoming exchange students at BI Norwegian Business School select courses from BI's official semester-specific exchange course lists. BI defines a full semester as 30 ECTS; bachelor courses are typically 7.5 ECTS each (4 per semester) and master courses are typically 6 ECTS each (5 per semester). Course availability, prerequisites, and timetabling are confirmed via BI's International Office and the Learning Agreement process.