Math 1320 - Math for Social Sciences I

Course Materials

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• Syllabus for Spring 2019
• Calendar for Spring 2019

Chapter One: Functions and Applications

• Section 1.1: Functions from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints
• Section 1.2: Functions and Models
• Section 1.3: Linear Functions and Models

Chapter Two: Nonlinear Functions and Models

• Section 2.1: Quadratic Functions and Models
• Section 2.2: Exponential Functions and Models
• Section 2.3: Logarithmic Functions and Models

Chapter Three: The Mathematics of Finance

• Section 3.1: Simple Interest
• Section 3.2: Compound Interest
• Section 3.3: Annuities, Loans, and Bonds

Chapter Four: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

• Section 4.1: Systems of Two Equations in Two Unknowns
• Section 4.2: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations
• Section 4.3: Applications of Systems of Linear Equations

Chapter Seven: Sets and Counting

• Section 7.1: Sets and Set Operations
• Section 7.2: Cardinality
• Section 7.3: Decision Algorithms: The Addition and Multiplication Principles
• Section 7.4: Permutations and Combinations
• Dice Coins Cards Handout

  Chapter Eight: Probability

• Section 8.1: Sample Spaces and Events
• Section 8.2: Relative Frequency
• Section 8.3: Probability and Probability Models
• Section 8.4: Probability and Counting Techniques
• Section 8.5: Conditional Probability and Independence

  Extra Materials

  Exam 1

• Try It Problem from Section 2.2
• Practice Exam 1 (Fall 2017)
• Practice Exam 1 (Fall 2018)
• Solutions to Fall 2018 Practice Exam
• Formula Sheet for Exam 1
• Exam 1 Solutions, Fall 2018

Exam 2

• Practice Exam 2, Fall 2017
• Practice Exam 2, Fall 2018
• Exam 2 Formula Sheet
• Solutions to Fall 2018 Practice Exam
• Exam 2 Solutions, Fall 2018

Exam 3

• Practice Exam 3, Fall 2017
• Practice Exam 3, Fall 2018
• Exam 3 Formula Sheet
• Try It Problem from Sets
• Try It Problem from Marbles
• Try It Problem from Probabilities
• Solutions to Fall 2017 Practice Exam
• Solutions to Fall 2018 Practice Exam
• Exam 3 Solutions, Fall 2018

Final Exam

• Practice Final Exam, Fall 2017
• Practice Final Exam, Fall 2018
• Final Exam Formula Sheet
• Practice Final Exam Solutions, Fall 2018