Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022
ECON 308 001 (CRN: 23676)
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
Long Title: MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Bejan, Maria M.
Meetings:
10:50AM - 12:05PM TR BKH 102 (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022)
5:00PM - 5:50PM F KRF 105 (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: ECON 200 AND (MATH 212 OR (MATH 221 AND MATH 222)
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 1-OCT-2023 1:14AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
28-APR-2022
7:00PM - 10:00PM R KRF 125
Description: Coverage of mathematical topics used in economics, such as linear algebra, optimization, and real analysis, with applications to fundamental topics in economic theory, constrained optimization, labor market dynamics, game theory and Leontief input-output model. Emphasizes logical clarity and mathematical rigor, along with the ability to follow and construct mathematical proofs. Students must have either (1) made a grade of B- or higher in MATH 212 or MATH 221/MATH 222 taken at Rice, or (2) received transfer credit for MATH 212 or MATH 221/MATH 222 and received approval of the course instructor. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 308 if student has credit for ECON 401.