Business Mathematics
| Modulnumber | 5804-011 | ||
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Thomas Dimpfl | ||
| Language | German | ||
| Suitability | 1st Semester | ||
Time and place | Tuesday, 12 - 2 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | ||
| Exam | |||
| Credit points | 6 ECTS | ||
| Beginn | October 15, 2024 | ||
| ILIAS password | - | ||
Content
The event introduces basic mathematical knowledge for students studying economics at the University of Hohenheim. The focus is on linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, and optimization.
The following content is a central part of the event:
- Basics of linear algebra and arithmetic with matrices
- Linear dependency, determinants, rank, inverse
- Systems of linear equations
- Differentiation of functions of one and several variables
- Elasticity, Taylor expansion, de l’Hospital's rule
- Optimization of functions with and without secondary conditions
- Integration of functions of one and several variables
literature
Sydsæter, Hammond, Strøm: Mathematics for Economists. Pearson study. 3rd, 4th or 5th edition
Supplementary literature:
- Böker: Mathematics for Economists: The Exercise Book. Pearson study
- Further literature will be announced during the event.