Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module MATH3301: MATHEMATICAL FINANCE III
Department: Mathematical Sciences
MATH3301: MATHEMATICAL FINANCE III
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2015/16 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Probability and Actuarial Mathematics II (MATH 2161) or Probability and Geometric Topology II (MATH 2151)
Corequisites
- One 20 credit Level 3 mathematics module.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Mathematical Finance IV (MATH4181)
Aims
- To provide and introduction to the mathematical modelling of financial derivative products.
Content
- An introduction to options and markets.
- Asset price random walks.
- The Black-Scholes model.
- Partial Differential Equations.
- The Black-Scholes formulae.
- Variations on the Black-Scholes model.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will: have an understanding of basic option theory and Black-Scholes models.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Students will have skills in Partial Differential Equations and Finance.
Key Skills:
- Moreover, students will have developed an appreciation of, and ability in, mathematical modelling in the financial world.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching is by lectures through which the main body of knowledge is made available.
- Students do regular formative work solving problems to gain insight into the details of relevant theories and procedures.
- End of year examination to assess the learning.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 2 per week for 19 weeks and 2 in term 3 | 1 hour | 40 | |
| Problems Classes | 8 | Four in each of terms 1 and 2 | 1 Hour | 8 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 152 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| end of year written examination | 3 hours | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Written assignments, no collection.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University