Syllabus
Assignments
The Assignment will be posted here. I will also post solutions to the assignment and final exam.
| Description | Due Date | Assignment | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra and Derivatives | August 12 | Assignment 1 | Assignment 1 Key |
| Summer 2019 Mathcamp | August 13 | Final Exam | Final Exam Key |
Course Outline
Below I have provided a tentative schedule. Dates as well as topics are subject to change depending on the pace of the course, as well as what I think should be covered.
Week 1 (August 5-August 9)
| Date | Topics | Readings | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Linear Algebra | S&B 6-7 | |
| 6 | Calculus (derivatives) | S&B 1-2 | |
| 7 | Unconstrained Optimization | S&B 17 | |
| 8 | Constrained Optimization | S&B 18 | |
| 9 | Calculus (integration, chain rule) | S&B 4, Appendix A4 |
Week 2 (August 12-14)
| Date | Topics | Readings | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Assignment 1 due | ||
| 13 | Final Exam from 1-2 PM | No Notes |
S&B ~ Simon & Blume text