MATH-UA 133 Mathematics for Economics III

4 points. Fall and Spring terms.

This course was formerly numbered MATH-UA 213. The course number was updated to MATH-UA 133 for the start of the Fall 2022 semester. The course content remains the same, only the course number has changed. 

Course Description

This course is only open to Economics Majors and prospective Economics Majors. If an Economics Major decides to double or joint major in Math, the Math for Economics sequence of courses will replace the Calculus requirement. 

Further topics in vector calculus. Vector spaces, matrix analysis. Linear and nonlinear programming with applications to game theory. This course will provide economics students who have taken MATH-UA 131 Mathematics for Economics I and MATH-UA 132 Mathematics for Economics II with the tools to take higher-livel mathematics courses.

Prerequisites

To register for this course, students must satisfy at least one (1) of the following prerequisites:

  • Completion of MATH-UA 132 Math for Economics II with a grade of C or higher
    • A grade of "Pass/Fail" or an "Incomplete" do NOT satisfy the prerequisite
  • Passing Math for Economics III placement exam

Anti-requisites

  • Calculus sequence 1
    • MATH-UA 121 Calculus I
    • MATH-UA 122 Calculus II
    • MATH-UA 123 Calculus III
    • MATH-UA 129 Honors Calculus III

1 Students cannot mix-and-match, combine, or double-count between the Calculus and Math for Economics sequences. Switching back and forth between the Calculus and Math for Economics sequences is not permitted. Students may count only the Calculus sequence or only the Math for Economics sequence towards their degree requirements. The Math Department encourages students and advisors to contact us first if there are any questions regarding which sequence a student should register for.

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