Suggested topics for Introduction to Mathematical Economics

Based on the contents of available textbooks, especially Alpha Chiang's, Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, and course descriptions from other universities, we will adopt the following tentative schedule, which is subject to change and even omissions.

Week 1,2	Handout of syllabus, course prerequisites checks, requirements, schedule of quizzes and exams, grading system, Nature of mathematical economics, economic models, equilibrum analysis
Week 3, 4, 5	Linear models and matrix algebra. First Quiz
Week 6,7,8	Comparative statics and concept of derivatives, rule for differentiation, general function models, First order difference equations
Week 9,10	Optimization problems, exponential and logarithmic functions, multiple choice variables, Second Quiz
Midterm
Week 11, 12	further topics in optimization.
Day 13	economic dynamics and integral calculus
Week 14	first order differential equations Higher order differential equations
Week 15	First order difference equations , Simultaneous diffferential and difference equations, Quiz 3
week 16	Optimal control theory, Dynamic Analysis, Quiz 4
Final exams