About this course

The course will give a refresher on central topics in mathematics necessary to succeed in ECN102.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Have basic arithmetic skills
  • Have basic knowledge of topics within algebra
  • Have basic knowledge of equations and functions with one and two variables

Skills:

  • Be able to calculate percentages and fractions
  • Be able to solve equations with one and two unknowns
  • Be able to solve quadratic equations
  • Be able to interpret word problems

General competence:

  • Be able to work independently

  • Learning activities

    Flipped classroom. Pre-recorded videos, and a large selection of relevant problems and solutions will be available through Canvas. There will be seminars with TAs available for support.

  • Teaching support

    Pre-recorded videos and group work.

  • Syllabus

    Kristensen, Ø. & Wærness, K., 2022, Påfyll matematikk - For studenter og andre lærelystne, 2. utg., Fagbokforlaget.

  • Prerequisites

    One year of mathematics from upper secondary school. T- or P-mathematics.

  • Assessment method

    ECN001 has no exam. The grade passed is awarded everyone who completes the final quiz in Canvas.

  • About use of AI

    Mandatory activity:

    K3 - Full use of AI.

    Use of AI is permitted, but must be in accordance with the guidelines for use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Notes

    This course gives no credits, but is an introduction to ECN102 Introduction to Mathematics for Economists.

  • Teaching hours

    2x2 timer regnegruppe per uke i 3 uker

  • Admission requirements

    Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (generell studiekompetanse).