AM 11AMathematical Methods for Economists I
Introduction to mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from differential calculus in one variable and include limits, continuity, differentiation, elasticity, Taylor polynomials, and optimization. Students who are considering an engineering or physical science major or minor need to take MATH 19A. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 11A or MATH 19A or AM 15A or ECON 11A.
Students who have already taken MATH 11A or MATH 19A should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): score of 300 or higher on the mathematics placement examination (MPE), AM 3 or AM 6, or MATH 3.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Thim Lecture 001 | J. Simons | Open 0/80 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | J Baskin Engr 152 | Y. Katznelson | Open 82/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | R Carson Acad 240 | J. Simons | Closed 84/84 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Steven Acad 175 | J. Simons | Closed 90/90 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Kresge Acad 3201 | J. Simons | Open 111/115 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Simons | 2.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 49% | 52 |
| Yonatan Katznelson | 2.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 46% | 595 |
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