MATH-UA 131 Mathematics for Economics I
4 points. Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
This course was formerly numbered MATH-UA 211. The course number was updated to MATH-UA 131 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.
Elements of calculus and linear algebra are important to the study of economics. This class is designed to provide the appropriate tools for study in the policy concentration. Examples and motivation are drawn from important topics in economics. Topics covered include derivatives of functions of one and several variables; interpretations of the derivatives; convexity; constrained and unconstrained optimization; series, including geometric and Taylor series; ordinary differential equations; matrix algebra; eigenvalues; and (possibly) dynamic optimization and multivariable integration.
Prerequisites
To register for this course, students must satisfy at least one (1) of the following prerequisites:
- Completion of MATH-UA 009 Algebra, Trigonometry and Functions with a grade of C or higher
- A grade of "Pass/Fail" or an "Incomplete" do NOT satisfy the prerequisite
- SAT score of 670 or higher on mathematics portion 1
- ACT/ACTE Math score of 30 or higher 1
- Valid AP Score:
- AP Precalculus score of 4 or higher
- AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
- AP Calculus BC score of 3 or higher
- A Level Maths score of C or higher
- Students who took A Level Further Maths should contact the Math Department
- AS Level Maths score of B or higher
- IB Mathematics exam result from 2021 - 2027
- IB Analysis and Approaches HL score of 5 or higher
- IB Applications and Interpretations HL score of 5 or higher
- IB Analysis and Approaches SL score of 7
- IB Mathematics exam result from 2014 - 2020
- IB Mathematics HL score of 5 or higher
- IB Mathematics SL score of 6 or higher
- IB Mathematical Studies SL score of 7
- Passing Calculus/MFE I placement exam
1 ACT and SAT scores must be submitted to NYU and posted in your academic records in order to satisfy the prerequisite. We do not accept screenshots of ACT or SAT scores.
Anti-requisites
- Calculus sequence 2
- MATH-UA 121 Calculus I
- MATH-UA 122 Calculus II
- MATH-UA 123 Calculus III
- MATH-UA 129 Honors Calculus III
2 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.