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ECON 0005

Preparatory Mathematics for Economics

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

Review of elementary mathematics in preparation for undergraduate economics curriculum. Topics covered include manipulation of algebraic expressions, solving equations, working with inequalities, functions, and graphical visualization of magnitudes and relationships. Students will engage in problem-solving exercises in the context of basic economic applications.

2026

Topics

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Manipulate basic algebraic expressions
  • Represent mathematical relationships between two variables graphically
  • Solve systems of two equations with two unknowns
  • Manipulate algebraic expression including exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Evaluate and manipulate inequalities
  • Compute basic statistical measures of centrality and spread
  • Preclusions and Prerequisites

Readings

  • Texts Title Author(s) ISBN Basic Technical Mathematics Washington and Evans 9780138277307 w/ Calculus (12/C/e) – MyLab and eText

Prerequisites & course information

Precludes additional credit for MATH 0005 . Not recommended for students who have successfully completed: Grade 12 Mathematics - Advanced Functions, or an equivalent High School functions course, or an equivalent university-level course. Prerequisite(s): Grade 11 Functions (University/College Preparation), or equivalent. Restricted to B.Econ students or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.

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