After completing this class the student will have the ability to:

• Understand and use fundamental mathematical vocabulary.
• Recognize and describe different proof techniques and apply them to simple problems.
• Define and explain several mathematical concepts (e.g. function, sequences, convergence etc.) and give examples.
• Analyse and structure (mathematical) problems.
• Read and comprehend simple mathematical texts.
• Present and communicate mathematical problems and their solutions.

Apart from that, the class will contribute to the ability to:

• Participate in group discussions/team work.

The purpose of the class is to give an introduction to basic mathematical concepts and methods as a preparation for the mathematics lectures of the Master in Quantitative Finance curriculum.

The class is mainly taught as a combination of lectures and exercises with homework assignments. Students present their solutions which will be discussed in the group.