Analytical Methods
Information from the course leader
Welcome to the course Analytical Methods, 7.5 hp!
This course is in collaboration with Uppsala University where all teaching and examination will be held.
For more information about the course, click here: Analytical Methods - UU
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Register for the course at SLU only
It is not possible to self-register for this course in Ladok Student. How to register for the course depends on what programme you are enrolled in:
- Students on "Agronomprogrammet – ekonomi" can register by sending an email to econ-edu@slu.se. The deadline is 19 August 2024.
- Students starting a master's programme will be registered as part of the roll call for their programme.
You can only get access to the course material on Studium at Uppsala University after you have been registered at SLU. It may take a few days before you receive a confirmation from Uppsala University that you can activate your UU-student account. You will need the student account at Uppsala University to access their Ladok Student to sign up for exams.
Please note that you must be admitted and registered to attend the course. Unregistered students may NOT stay on the premises, for reasons of insurance, and cannot participate in examinations. If you withdraw from the course, we kindly ask you to notify econ-edu@slu.se. We will register a non-completion in Ladok and notify Uppsala University.
If you need study support, please inform the course leader or student administration at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made, for example for examinations. Certificates from Nais must be presented with information about the support recommended for you. More information can be found here: Study support
Questions
If you have questions regarding the course content, the student account, Studium or Ladok Student at Uppsala University, please contact studentadmin@nek.uu.se. For other questions, please contact econ-edu@slu.se.
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NA0195-10248 - Course evaluation report
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Additional course evaluations for NA0195
Academic year 2023/2024
Analytical Methods (NA0195-10389)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0195 Analytical Methods, 7.5 Credits
Analytiska metoderSubjects
EconomicsEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to:Undergraduate degree of at least 180 credits
90 credits economics
5 credits mathematics and 5 credits statistics, or 15 credits statistics
English 6
Objectives
After completing this course, the student is expected to master the mathematical tools required for advanced study in microeconomics and econometrics, and to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the basic concepts of game theory.
Content
Subject content:
This course consists of two parts:
Part I: Mathematics involves functions of one variable and their derivatives, single-variable optimization, integration, functions of many variables and partial derivatives, multivariable optimization and constrained optimization.
Part II: Game theory for economists covers some of the basic concepts of game theory such as the formal representation of games, extensive-form and strategic-form games, one-shot and repeated games and different equilibrium concepts e.g. Nash-equilibrium.
*Course implementation: *
The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
The course consists of a series of lectures.
The following components are compulsory:
Compulsory assignments may be given during the course.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written examination.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Litterature list
- Sydsæter, Knut et al., Essential mathematics for economic analysis, Sixth edition, Upper Saddle River, Pearson, 2021Compulsory*
- Tadelis, Steve; Tadelis, Steve, Game theory: an introduction, Princeton, Princeton University Press, c2013Compulsory*
* Compulsory