MAT 175
Mathematics for Economics/Life Sciences
Survey of topics from multivariable calculus as preparation for future course work in economics or life sciences. Topics include basic techniques of integration, average value, vectors, partial derivatives, gradient, optimization of multivariable functions, and constrained optimization with Lagrange multipliers. Students preparing for math track econometrics and finance courses need MAT201/202 instead. Students who complete 175 can continue in 202 if they wish.
Topics
- basic techniques of integration
- average value
- vectors
- partial derivatives
- gradient
- optimization of multivariable functions
- and constrained optimization with Lagrange multipliers
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027