This course provides fundamental mathematical tools for undergraduate economic analysis. It also serves as a summary on most commonly introduced models in introductory micro and macroeconomics. The mathematical tools and methods include linear and nonlinear equations, discrete and continuous functions, differentiation and integration, constrained optimization, etc.. The materials will be presented with a wide range of applications. Students will learn how to model economic phenomena with simple math, to make rational decision based on optimization methods, and to examine these models with economic intuition and principles. A scientific calculator is necessary for assignments and exams.

Throughout the course, all students are required to participate in class meetings, register in MyMathLab to complete assignments and exams online.

It is important for students to provide feedback in time throughout the course to ensure positive learning and teaching experience. If students have trouble keeping up with the class material or the workload, please feel free to contact the instructor. It is the instructor's responsibility to support students to make progress and succeed in the course. 

Throughout the course, students are encouraged to 1) raise questions and participate in discussion; 2) provide feedback and suggestions regarding teaching and course organization; 3) solve the problem sets and conduct research together; 4) assist in grading the assignments on a voluntary basis; 5) improve the learning and teaching process. Special accommodations will be given to students with disabilities.