Pre-Calulus DVD The Interactive Pre-Calculus DVD-based course is designed to provide the mathematics background for the calculus topics required by economics courses. If you complete this course with the exercises provided, supplemented by additional exercises from a college algebra book, you will discover that learning the elements of calculus is not difficult. The course is comprised of 52 modules over four disks, each featuring a lecture and one or two exercises. They cover topics often found in a college algebra course. |  |
- Volume 1: numbers and algebraic expressions
- Volume 2: algebraic expressions in the form of fractions and those that include exponents
Volume 3: concept of a function, function notation and examples of functions Volume 4: examples of additional functions, equations and simultaneous equations – the mathematics behind the economic concept of equilibrium.
Complete Module Listing Play a sample (1:37) (Media Player required) See below for Ordering Information Price: $149  Recommended text: Murray R. Spiegel and Robert E. Moyer. "College Algebra":Third Edition. Schaum's Outlines. 2006. McGraw Hill Publishing.
Basic Calculus DVD The Interactive Calculus DVD-based course is designed to provide an understanding of calculus and its relationship to economics. Conversely, the economic examples provide an intellectual motivation for learning calculus, bringing this technique of analyzing functions to life. Understanding this level of calculus will significantly enhance the viewer's comprehension of intermediate-level microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. The course is comprised of 34 modules over 3 disks, which incorporate a short lecture and one or two exercises. | |
Volume 1: derivatives and techniques to find derivative functions Volume 2: partial derivatives, point elasticities, maximization/minimization of functions (one and two independent variables), profit maximization Volume 3: exponential and logarithmic functions, discrete and continuous compounding/discounting, applications of homogenous functions including Euler's Theorem, constrained optimization using Lagrange multipliers
Complete Module Listing See below for Ordering Information! Price: $149  Recommended text: Kevin Wainwright and Alpha C Chiang. Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics:Third Edition. 2005. McGraw Hill Publishing.
About the Lecturer: Dr. John M. Harrington, Jr. taught statistics and econometrics at SAIS for more than 25 years, has served as director of the SAIS Pre-Term Program since 1998, and was appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in 2002. He taught at SAIS throughout his 20-year career as an international economist at the U.S. Department of State and throughout his six years as senior economist with several business organizations specializing in Latin America and Caribbean issues.
PRICE AND ORDERING INFORMATION: Each Course: $149 (plus $6 for shipping and handling) Set of Both Courses: $249 (plus $6 for shipping and handling) Bulk Orders: Receive a 1%-per-copy discount (up to 25%) for ordering multiple courses or sets. To order two or more copies and receive the discount, please write to Ms. Daphne Gaskins at daphne@reiters.com. Please visit Reiter's Scientific and Professional Books to place your order. Reiter's Scientific and Professional Books, 1990 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 www.reiters.com
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