Public University of Navarre



Academic year: 2023/2024 | Previous academic years:  2022/2023  |  2021/2022  |  2020/2021  |  2019/2020 
International Double Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management and Business Administration at the Universidad Pública de Navarra
Course code: 176206 Subject title: MATHEMATICS II
Credits: 6 Type of subject: Mandatory Year: 1 Period: 2º S
Department: Estadística, Informática y Matemáticas
Lecturers:
CAMPION ARRASTIA, MARÍA JESÚS (Resp)   [Mentoring ] PERALES BARRIENDO, JULEN   [Mentoring ]

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Module/Subject matter

Module: Quantitative methods. Subject matter: Mathematics.

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Contents

Diagonalization of square matrices: eigenvectors and eigenvalues, characteristic polynomial, diagonalizable matrices. Quadratic forms: polynomial and matrix expression, symmetrical matrices Diagonalization. Convergence and geometric series: convergence of successions, geometric series, criteria of convergence of series, sum of series. Introduction to dynamic models: differential equations, difference equations.

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General proficiencies

  • CG03: Oral and written communication in their mother tongue.
  • CG05: Computer skills relevant to the field of study.
  • CG07: The capacity to solve problems.
  • CG09: The capacity to work as part of a team.
  • CG16: Working in high-pressure environments.
  • CG17: A capacity for self-reliant learning.

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Specific proficiencies

  • CE03: To discern relevant information and data in microeconomic and macroeconomic data which a non-professional would be unable to recognise.
  • CE04: To perform economic analysis applying professional criteria, preferably criteria based on the use of technical instruments.

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Learning outcomes

  • R_MC_03: Understand and know how to apply the basic elements of linear algebra and differential and integral calculus to solve economic and business problems.
  • R_MC_07: Use appropriate computer programs for the treatment of data or for the resolution of analytical problems.
  • R_MC_10: Develop the right attitude to understand and be able to use new quantitative techniques that may be necessary in the exercise of the profession.

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Methodology

  • Theoretical sessions
  • Practical sessions
  • Individual or group work
  • Tutorials
  • Presentation and discussion of essays
  • Performing exercises
  • Personal study
  • Exam

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Languages

English.

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Evaluation

Learning
outcome		 Assessment
activity		 Weight (%) It allows
test resit		 Minimum
required grade
R_MC_03, R_MC_07, R_MC_10 Continuous assessment: active participation in the course, tests of control and working in groups, individually or in small groups 40 Yes, in the extraordinary assessment No
R_MC_03, R_MC_10 Regular assessment (individual): in which the students should solve problems or case studies 60 Yes, in the extraordinary assessment No

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Agenda

1. ALGEBRA

1.1 Complex numbers.

1.2 Matrix diagonalization.

1.3 Quadratic forms.

2. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS (GENERAL THEORY)

2.1 Preliminary concepts on dynamical systems.

2.2 Differential equations.

2.3 Systems of linear differential equations.

3. DISCRETE DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS

3.1 Sequences of real numbers.

3.2 Series of real numbers.

3.3 Difference equations: the linear case.

3.4 Systems of linear difference equations.

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Bibliography

Access the bibliography that your professor has requested from the Library.


By means of the tool "MiAulario", the students will have access to schemes, lists of exercises, links to complementary material, etc., related to the subject matter.

We do not recommend any particular textbook on this subject. There are many possible books on Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, Difference Equations and related items, even from a point of view of Economics or reportedly addressed to students of Economics and/or Business Administration, that can be found in any "average-size" universitary library.

Perhaps the reference "Mathematical models in the Social, Management and Life Sciences", by D.N. Burghes and A. D. Wood (Ellis Horwood. Chichester, UK. 1984) is an excellent reference to find "case-studies" related to the main concepts to be developed throughout the semester in this subject matter.

For the sake of completeness, we include below a list (not exhaustive, and by no means the only possible one) of texts in Spanish that can be used in the preparation of some lectures.

LIST (texts in Spanish) FOLLOWS:

  • Balbás, A. y otros (1998) "Análisis matemático para la Economía II". A C Madrid.
  • Chiang, A. C. (1987) "Métodos fundamentales de economía matemática". McGraw-Hill. Madrid.
  • Fernández Pérez, G. y otros (2003) "Ecuaciones diferenciales y en diferencias: sistemas dinámicos". Thomson.
  • Lomelí, H. y Rumbos, B. (2003) "Métodos dinámicos en economía". Thomson.
  • Martínez Estudillo, F. J. (2005) "Introducción a las Matemáticas para la Economía" Desclée de Brouwer.
  • Takahashi, T. (1991) "Ecuaciones en diferencias con aplicaciones". Grupo Editorial Iberoamericana.

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