Basic Mathematics

At the end of the module, the students will be able to:

• Explain the general aspects of algebra including Set theory, functions, equations, sequences and series and matrices.
• Explain the general aspects of differential and integral calculus
• Understand and solve business and economic problems using basic mathematical concepts.

Indicative Resources

Core Text

Courant, R. and H. Robbins. 1996. What Is Mathematics? : An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods, 2^ndEd, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Background Texts

 Louise Swift. 1997. Mathematics and statistics for Business, Management and Finance, Macmillan Business, London.

 Journals

 Journal of Mathematics. The students are supposed to visit NUR library websites and read all relevant journals.

Key websites and on-line resources

 UR lib website and access to e resource