Mathematics for Economists (advanced level)

Course: Economic Cybernetics

Structural unit: Faculty of Economics

Title
Mathematics for Economists (advanced level)
Code
ОК 26
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
PLO 12. Apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to solve practical tasks and meaningfully interpret the obtained results. PLO 21. Be able to think abstractly, apply analysis and synthesis to identify key characteristics of economic systems of different levels, as well as specifics of their subjects’ behavior. PLO 22. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in new situations, in dealing with new objects and in uncertain conditions. PLO 25. Apply appropriate mathematical methods for the analysis of economic phenomena in terms of fundamental principles and knowledge of economics. PLO 26. Understand and skillfully use mathematical and numerical methods often used in economic research.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the methods of analytical geometry, matrix algebra and solving systems of linear equations. 2. Have the skills to solve systems of linear equations, perform orthogonal transformations in multidimensional spaces, study quadratic forms.
Course content
The curriculum consists of the following content modules: Content module 1. "Boundary, continuity and differentiation of the function of one variable", which discusses the basic concepts of the theory of boundaries of sequences and functions, the concept of differentiation of the function of one variable; Content module 2. "The use of derivatives. Integral calculus of the function of one variable ", which considers the application of derivatives to the study of functions, the concept of indefinite, definite and improper integral of the function of one variable.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Алілуйко А.М. Вища математика у прикладах і задачах для економістів / Алілуйко А.М., Дзюбановська Н.В., Лесик О.Ф., Неміш В.М., Новосад І.Я., Шинкарик М.І. – Тернопіль: ТНЕУ, 2017. – 148 с. 2. Барковський В.В., Барковська Н.В. Математика для економістів. – Київ, Центр навчальної літератури, 2019. – 448 с. 3. Вища математика: підручник / О. Бойко, О. Черняк, В. Пономаренко, О. Ляшенко, Л. Малярець, Л. Любчик, О. Станжицький, В. Христіановський, А. Янцевич. – Харків: Фоліо. 2014. - 669 с. 4. Вища математика для економістів: підручник / О. Ляшенко, О. Черняк, Т. Кравець та ін. – К.: Видавничо-поліграфічний центр „Київський університет”, 2008. – 547с. 5. Железняк Г., Литвин І., Конончук О. Вища математика. – Київ, Центр навчальної літератури, 2019. – 368 с. 6. Ляшенко О.І., Кравець Т.В. Практикум з вищої математики для економістів. – К.: Видавничо-поліграфічний центр „Київський університет”, 2012. – 178 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, consultations, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: (maximum score of 60 points / marginal score of 36 points) 1. Surveys and problem solving – 20 points / 12 points; 2. Modular test work (2 MTW 10 points max. each) – 40 points / 24 points. The final assessment is conducted in the form of an exam with a maximum score of 40 points (marginal score of 24 points).
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Tetyana Viktorivna Kravets
Department of Economic Cybernetics
Faculty of Economics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Economic Cybernetics
Faculty of Economics