Course ECON 6305 Mathematical Economics
Term Fall 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meetings 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
GR 3.606
Professor William Grover, Ph.D.
Office Location GR 3.201
Email Address wcg071000@utdallas.edu (Note: WebCT email is not utilized.)
Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pre-requisites This graduate course has no official prerequisites.
Mathematical tools used in advanced topics model building and in the social and economic analysis of
Course Description
public policy.
To demonstrate individual reasoning by applying a knowledge of:
• Design mathematical models of microeconomic theories of household, firm and markets
Learning Outcomes • Analyze mathematical models of macroeconomic theories of consumption and investment
• Apply mathematical techniques of optimization and linear algebra
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental mathematical theorems used in economic analysis
“Mathematics for Economists”, 3rd Edition by Malcolm Pemberton and Nicholas Rau
Required Textbooks
ISBN 978-1-4426-1276-1
Course Policies
25% Homework Average
Grading Criteria 25% Exam I 25% Exam II 25% Exam III
(drop lowest HW grade)
98 ≤ A+ 88 ≤ B+ < 90 78 ≤ C+ < 80 68 ≤ D+ < 70 F < 60
Undergraduate
92 ≤ A < 98 82 ≤ B < 88 72 ≤ C < 78 62 ≤ D < 68
Grading Scale
90 ≤ A- < 92 80 ≤ B- < 82 70 ≤ C- < 72 60 ≤ D- < 62
92 ≤ A 88 ≤ B+ < 90 78 ≤ C+ < 80 F < 72
Graduate 90 ≤ A- < 92 82 ≤ B < 88 72 ≤ C < 78
Grading Scale 80 ≤ B- < 82
Exams are the work of the individual student. Exams are closed book and closed notes, no electronic
What is Exam Policy? media. (No make-up exams will be offered.) Why this policy? The goal of an exam is for the
individual student to demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter.
Homework is the work of the individual student. Homework assignments may be neatly handwritten or
typed. Although you are encouraged to communicate with other students to work on the homework, the
What is Homework
homework turned in must be your own individual work. Late assignments will not be accepted. Why
Policy?
this policy? The goal of homework is to promote learning and by allowing the Professor to observe and
guide individual student progress. (see Academic Integrity section).
Class Policies
“Regular and punctual class attendance is expected. Students who fail to attend class regularly are inviting
scholastic difficulty. Absences may lower a student's grade where class attendance and class participation are
Attendance deemed essential by the instructor. In some courses, instructors may have special attendance requirements;
these should be made known to students during the first week of classes.” Source: UTD Dallas Syllabus
Policies and Procedures (https://coursebook.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies )
Laptops, cell Personal laptops, computers, cell phones, and other similar electronic devices are NOT allowed in class. If
phones, and other uncertain whether an electronic device is allowed, please speak to professor. Why this policy? Laptops, cell
electronic phones, etc. can be a distraction for both the student using the device and other students nearby. It is essential
communication for student achievement that a safe classroom learning environment be available at every class. Exceptions to
devices. this policy may be made per AccessAbility Services(http://www.utdallas.edu/studentaccess )
For quizzes and exams a simple calculator is allowed. No graphing calculators are to be used in class. If you
have questions about a calculator, please speak with the professor. Why this policy? Some problems will
Calculator Policy require you to demonstrate proficiency with fundamental math operations. A simple calculator will aid you in
this task.
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Students will participate in discussions with Professor and fellow students. Civil discourse is expected of all
Class students. Why this policy? Student learning is enhanced by engaging with the professor and others about the
Participation learning materials. The Professor will moderate all discussions. Source: UTD Student Code of Conduct –
Subchapter C (https://policy.utdallas.edu/utdsp5003 )
“Every student at UT Dallas is expected to exercise independent thought and expression as he or she strives
Why is Academic for academic achievement. Incorporated in the quest for intellectual growth are the expectations of honesty,
Integrity so originality in written and oral expression, a respect for the exchange of ideas, and acknowledgement and
important? recognition of the abilities and contributions of others”.
Source: (https://www.utdallas.edu/conduct/integrity )
"The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons
with disabilities. The syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. If you are seeking classroom
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008), you are required to register with the
Accessibility
Office of Student AccessAbility, located in the Administration Building, Suite 2.224. Their phone number is
Resources
972-883-2098, email: studentaccess@utdallas.edu and website is https://studentaccess.utdallas.edu . To
receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper Office of Student AccessAbility
letter of accommodation and meet with me at the beginning of the semester."
Academic
The information contained in the following link lists the University’s academic support resources for all
Support
students. Please go to http://go.utdallas.edu/academic-support-resources.
Resources
Texas Three Course Repeat Rule: An undergraduate student is limited to three grade-bearing enrollment
attempts for any specific class. (https://registrar.utdallas.edu/legislative-policies/) If questions please speak
with your advisor.
Useful
Undergraduate
Texas 6-Withdrawals Rule: A student who enrolls in a Texas public institution as a first-time freshman in
Policy Reminders
fall 2007 or later, may not be allowed to withdraw from more than six courses over his or her entire
undergraduate career including all courses taken at any Texas public institution of higher education.
(https://registrar.utdallas.edu/legislative-policies/) If questions please speak with your advisor.
Calendar
Readings
Week (Pemberton) Tuesday Topic Thursday Topic
1 Ch 6 - 7 8/22/2023 Syllabus 8/24/2023 Differentiation
2 Ch 7 - 8 8/29/2023 Differentiation 8/31/2023 Differentiation
3 Ch 14 - 15 9/5/2023 Partial Derivatives 9/7/2023 Partial Derivatives
4 Ch 16 - 17 9/12/2023 Optimization 9/14/2023 Optimization
5 Ch 16 - 17 9/19/2023 Optimization 9/21/2023 Optimization (KT)
6 9/26/2023 review 9/28/2023 Exam I
7 Ch 9 - 10 10/3/2023 Exponents 10/5/2023 Approximations
8 Ch 11 - 13 10/10/2023 Matrix Algebra 10/12/2023 Matrix Algebra
9 Ch 11 - 13 10/17/2023 Matrix Algebra 10/19/2023 Matrix Algebra
10 Ch 19 - 20 10/24/2023 Integration 10/26/2023 Integration
11 10/31/2023 review 11/2/2023 Exam II
12 Ch 19 - 20 11/7/2023 Integration 11/9/2023 Integration
13 Ch 21 11/14/2023 Diff Eq 11/16/2023 Diff Eq
14 11/21/2023 No Class 11/23/2023 No Class
15 Ch 21 11/28/2023 Difference Eq 11/30/2023 Difference Eq
16 12/5/2023 review 12/7/2023 Exam III
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
