BPM_MTHA Mathematics A

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Martin Chvátal, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Markéta Matulová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Martin Chvátal, Ph.D.
Division of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Nesvadbová
Supplier department: Division of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Wed 8:00–9:50 P201, except Wed 2. 4.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPM_MTHA/01: Wed 10:00–11:50 P302a, except Wed 2. 4., M. Chvátal
BPM_MTHA/02: Wed 10:00–11:50 S305, except Wed 2. 4., M. Matulová
BPM_MTHA/03: Thu 14:00–15:50 P312, except Thu 3. 4., M. Chvátal
Prerequisites
BPM_MTH0 Mathematics 0
Knowledge of high school Mathematics: 1. Basics of logic and set theory 2. Numeric fields 3. Algebra; polynomials 4. Algebraic expressions 5. Functions 6. Elementary functions 7. Equations and inequalities (linear, quadratic, rational) 8. Equations and inequalities (irrational, parametric) 9. Equations and inequalities (exponential, logarithmic) 10. Analytical geometry
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 48 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 57/48, only registered: 0/48
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic tools necessary for quantitative analysis in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and other courses
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to
- handle routine mathematical operations and calculations.
- understand basic mathematical concepts
- apply procedures on solving practical problems in real situations
- figure out how to use mathematical tools in economic, commercial, managerial and financial fields.
Syllabus
  • Linear algebra
  • Determinant and inverse matrix
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Infinite sequences and series
  • Functions
  • Limits of functions of one variable
  • Derivatives
  • Derivatives in use
  • Optimization of function of one variable
  • Functions of two variables
  • Integration
  • Definite integral
Literature
    required literature
  • SYDSÆTER, Knut, Peter J. HAMMOND, Arne STRØM and Andrés M. CARVAJAL. Essential mathematics for economic analysis. 6th edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2021. ISBN 1-292-35928-5. info
  • SYDSÆTER, Knut, Peter J. HAMMOND, Arne STRØM and Andrés M. CARVAJAL. Essential mathematics for economic analysis. Fifth edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2016, xvi, 807. ISBN 9781292074610. info
    recommended literature
  • SIMON, Carl P. and Lawrence BLUME. Mathematics for economists. 1st Indian ed. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2006, xxiv, 930. ISBN 9788130916002. info
    not specified
  • KLEIN, Michael W. Mathematical methods for economics. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2014, ii, 493. ISBN 9781292039183. info
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and seminars.
Assessment methods
The final grade in this course will be the sum of points earned from the final test, intra-semester test, online tests (ROPOTs), and points for activity in seminars and lectures. To be eligible for the final test, you must be active and attend all compulsory seminar sessions. Seminars are mandatory, and failure to attend or actively participate will prevent you from taking the final test. Make sure to engage in all course components to maximize your points and achieve a passing grade.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2026.
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