AM 11BMathematical Methods for Economists II
Mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from multivariable differential calculus and single variable integral calculus, and include partial derivatives, linear and quadratic approximation, optimization with and without constraints, Lagrange multipliers, definite and indefinite integrals, and elementary differential equations. Students who are considering an engineering or physical science major or minor need to take MATH 19B. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 11B or MATH 19B or ECON 11B.
Prerequisite(s): AM 11A, or ECON 11A, or MATH 11A, or MATH 19A, or MATH 20A.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Thim Lecture 003 | J. Simons | Open 0/150 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Thim Lecture 003 | J. Simons | Open 169/180 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Humn Lecture Hall | E. T. Mulle | Open 145/150 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | S. M. Riedel | Closed 170/160 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | J Bask Aud 101 | J. Simons | Closed 200/200 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Simons | 2.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 49% | 52 |
| Sean Riedel | 5.0 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 100% | 12 |
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