AM 11A Mathematical Methods for Economists I

Introduction to mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from differential calculus in one variable and include limits, continuity, differentiation, elasticity, Taylor polynomials, and optimization. Students who are considering an engineering or physical science major or minor need to take MATH 19A. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 11A or MATH 19A or AM 15A or ECON 11A.