MATHS 1010 - Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MATHS 1010 Course Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance I Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MATHS 1009 Incompatible ECON 1005, ECON 1010, MATHS 1004, MATHS 1011, MATHS 1012, MATHS 1013 Restrictions Not available to BMaSc, BMaSc (Adv), BMaSc (Hons) [Direct Entry], BMaCompSc or BCompSc students Assessment Ongoing assessment, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Adrian Koerber
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:- Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in calculus, relating to differentiation, integration and differential equations.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in probability, relating to conditonal probability, markov chains, and probability distributions.
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts in two variable calculus.
- Employ methods related to these concepts in a variety of financial applications.
- Apply logical thinking to problem solving in context.
- Use appropriate technology to aid problem solving.
- Demonstrate skills in writing mathematics.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
all Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Outline Course Notes for use in the course will be provided via MyUni.Recommended Resources
- Harshbarger, R.J. & Reynolds, J.J., Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life and Social Sciences 12th ed. (Cengage Learning).
Online Learning
This course uses MyUni extensively and exclusively for providing electronic resources, such as course notes and videos, assignment and workshop questions, and worked solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these resources. MyUni can be accessed here: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/
Students are also reminded that they need to check their University email on a daily basis. Sometimes important and time-critical information might be sent by email and students are expected to have read it. Any problems with accessing or managing student email accounts should be directed to Technology Services. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course relies on videos and seminars to guide students through the material, workshop classes to provide students with small group and individual assistance, and a sequence of written assignments to provide formative assessment opportunities for students to practise techniques and develop their understanding of the course.
We provide additional support via discussions on MyUni and via "drop-in" help.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload hours Course Notes & Videos 1 set 66 Seminars 12 12 Workshops 11 11 Assignments & Practice 11 55 Mid Semester Test 1 6 Total 150 Learning Activities Summary
The two topics of calculus and probability detailed below are taught in parallel. (The section on two-variable calculus is actually taught at the end of the probability stream.)
Topic Outline
Calculus- The Derivative
- Rates of change, the derivative.
- Rules for differentiation.
- Critical points, concavity.
- Applications of the Derivative
- Marginal cost/revenue/profit.
- Min/max problems.
- Integration
- Upper and lower sums.
- Definite integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
- Techniques for integration.
- Trapezoidal rule.
- Differential Equations
- Introduction and separable DEs.
- Probability
- Sample spaces, odds, unions, intersections.
- Conditional probability.
- Bayes' Formula, Law of Total Probablity.
- Markov Chains
- Introduction to random processes.
- Transition matrices, steady state.
- Probability Distributions
- The binomial distribution.
- Expected value and variance of a probability distribution.
- The normal distribution.
- Functions of two variables, partial derivatives.
- Critical points and classification.
- Lagrange multipliers.
- The Derivative
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle criteria Learning Outcomes Workshop Participation Formative 5% all Written Assignments Formative and Summative 20% all Mid Semester Test Summative and Formative 15% 1,2,3,4,5 Final Exam Summative 60% 40% 1,2,3,4,5,7 Assessment Related Requirements
The final exam has a hurdle requirement: students must achieve at least 40% on the final exam in order to pass the course.
An overall score of 50% is required to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assignments are due every fortnight, with the first due in Week 3.
The Mid-semester Test is an in-person test.Submission
Written assignments are to be submitted online on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
Assignments will be submitted in MyUni. -
Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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