Introduction to Mathematical Economics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 1002
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Course ID
200309
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Duygu Yengin
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course introduces core mathematical techniques suitable for economic analysis. Through this course, students develop understanding of mathematical concepts such as basic algebra, simple finance, calculus and learn how to apply these tools to model and solve economic problems. Mastery of these methods enhances comprehension of economic theories, data interpretation, and decision-making. The course emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving, preparing students for continued studies in economics and related fields, as well as careers in academia, government, and industry.

  • Functions And Mathematics Of Finance
  • Differentiation
  • Partial Differentiation And Matrices

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic mathematical concepts relevant to economic analysis
  • Apply mathematical tools to solve basic economic problems
  • Explain and justify the mathematical methods used to solve problems

Availability

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Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29343
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
Class number
Class number 29342
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 58939
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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