Mathematics 1 Part 1: Differential Calculus
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The first in a series of two courses from LSE which help you to master mathematics fundamentals and build your quantitative skillset for progression in high-growth careers, or to use as step towards further study at undergraduate level.
About this Course
Mathematics 1 Part 1 is the first of two self-paced courses from LSE which aim to introduce and develop your understanding of essential mathematical concepts, methods and techniques. This course can be taken alone or as part of the LSE MicroBachelors program in Mathematics and Statistics Fundamentals. Part 1 covers the following topics: Functions and graphs The derivative Curve sketching and optimisation Functions of two variables and partial derivatives Critical points of two-variable functions This course will equip you with the skills to solve unseen mathematical problems in these areas and will emphasise their applications to problems in economics, management, and related areas.
What You'll Learn
- used the concepts, terminology, methods and conventions covered in the course to solve mathematical problems
- the ability to solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods
- seen how mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects
- acquired skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus) and linear algebra, as required for their use in economics-based subjects
Prerequisites
- Secondary school (high school) algebra; basic knowledge of mathematical concepts. It is strongly recommended to study the LSE mathematics courses in order (progressing to Mathematics 1, Part 2) given the cumulative nature of the subject matter.
Instructors
Siri Kouletsis
Course Content Designer