Exam (elaborations) ECON

Contents General Information 2 Learning Outcomes 2 General Assessment Information 3 Assessment Tasks 4 Delivery and Resources 5 Unit Schedule 6 Policies and Procedures 7 Macquarie University has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the information in this publication is accurate and up-to-date. However, the information may change or become out-dated as a result of change in University policies, procedures or rules. The University reserves the right to make changes to any information in this publication without notice. Users of this publication are advised to check the website version of this publication [or the relevant faculty or department] before acting on any information in this publication. Notice As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and ot her small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online ver sion available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies onli ne. To check the availability of face-to-face and onlin e activities for your unit, please go to timetable vi ewer. To check detailed information on unit asses sments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult yo ur unit convenor. Disclaimer General Information Important Academic Dates Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to: ULO1: Identify and describe the role of mathematics within economics, business and finance. ULO2: Identify and practice the mathematical skill required to work with mathematical models in economics, business, finance and the economics of sustainability issues. ULO3: Effectively communicate quantitative analysis and relevant associated information. Unit convenor and teaching staff Xiaoman Selma Huang Andrew Evans Credit points 10 Prerequisites Corequisites Co-badged status Unit description This unit is highly recommended for all students. Its objective is to help students formulate and analyse problems in business, economics and finance using the power of logical thinking and mathematics. The unit is multi-disciplinary and develops literacy in the quantitative techniques commonly used for planning, resource allocation, the solution of macroeconomic models, optimal production and pricing problems, and portfolio selection. The topics covered include: functions of several variables; calculus of single-variable and multiple-variable functions; optimisation; and matrix algebra. Unit guide ECON1031 Quantitative Methods in Economics, Business and Finance General Assessment Information Online Tutorial Quizzes Weighting: 4% each (total 20%) The online tutorial quizzes must be attempted in weeks 4,6,8,10 and 12 during allocated window provided outlined on iLearn. Once you begin the quiz you will have 25 minutes to complete the quiz. If students undertake a quiz off-campus, it is their responsibility to ensure the compatibility of the software they use with that of the university. Technical failures that occur when a quiz is done off-campus cannot be verified by the university and will result in a mark of zero for that quiz. Students who do not submit this task during the assigned time receive a mark of zero. This penalty does not apply when an application for Special Consideration has been made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time. In these circumstances, the student may wish to consult the University’s Special Consideration policy. Assignment: Due Monday 4pm in week 8 and week 13