MET 0180 Mathematics
MET 0180 Mathematics
This is a basic course in mathematics. The course is a compulsory part of the Bachelor of Science in Business. The course will be taught during the first year over two semesters. It consists of an introductory part in the autumn semester, and an advanced part in the rest of the autumn semester and the spring semester.
Please note!
Due to the Corona situation, BI Norwegian Business School has decided that the exam in this course will be changed in the spring of 2020. The course this spring will be evaluated with a home exam which counts 100%. This will be assessed as pass / fail. No one will get a letter grade.
All students who have registered for the exam in this course in spring 2021 will be registered for this new course and exam code. This also applies to re-sit students.
Re-sit students who prefer to re-sit for the original exam codes, will be able to do so in the fall of 2020, provided the Corona situation is under control. The spring exam will not count as an exam attempt, and will also be free of charge for students. No continuation exam will be offered for this spring's home exam.
After completing the course, the student will have broad understanding of concepts, methods and theories in matematics. The student will have broad knowledge of algebra, functions in one or several variables, financial mathematics, derivation and integration, and linear algebra, and specialized knowledge of how mathematical models and methods can be used in economics.
After completing the course, the student will be able to analyze quantituative problems using mathematical concepts, and be able to use mathematical methods to solve these problems. The student will be able to assess solution strategies, and be able to carry out the necessary computations correctly and precisely. The student will be able to give mathematical arguments to justify his conclusions, and be able to give written answers that explains the method used and the obtained results to the reader. The student will be able to see connections between mathematics and other subjects, especially economics.
After completing the course, the student will be able to reflect upon central assumptions for the models and theories used. The student will be able to reflect upon the results obtained, and critically assess if they are reasonable.
- Elementary algebra
- Mathematics of finance and series
- Functions and graphs
- Exponential and logarithmic functions
- Derivation with applications
- Integration with applications
- Linear algebra and matrix algebra
- Functions of several variables
- Optimization in several variables
The original course is lectured over one year and consists of an introductory part (36 hours) and an advanced part (48 hours).
For each week, there will be a work program consisting of exercises and reading assignments. The student must learn the material presented in the reading assignments and work through the exercises. Some of the exercises will be reviewed in plenary sessions. It is assumed that the student has worked on the exercise in order to take full advantage of the review.
By allocating some time in class to short assignment related to new topics, students will be activated and learning objectives achieved.
Wolfram Alpha is used in lecture to illustrate taught material.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
Basic knowledge of mathematics equivalent to the admission requirement for the programme.
| Assessments |
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Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Duration: 5 Hour(s) Exam code: MET01801 Grading scale: Pass/fail |
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Teaching | 36 Hour(s) | Introductory part (autumn) |
Prepare for teaching | 8 Hour(s) | Introductory part (autumn) |
Group work / Assignments | 16 Hour(s) | Introductory part (autumn) |
Teaching | 48 Hour(s) | Advanced part (spring) |
Prepare for teaching | 32 Hour(s) | Advanced part (spring) |
Group work / Assignments | 112 Hour(s) | Advanced part (spring) |
Examination | 8 Hour(s) | Multiple-choice and written examination |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.