MAT-12806 Mathematics M (Mathematics for Social Sciences)

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Assumed knowledge on:

Mathematics at the VWO level Wiskunde A, B, A1,2 or B1.

Contents:

Applied mathematics relevant for the social sciences: topics from matrix- and vectoralgebra and analysis, including applications. The language of instruction is Dutch. Computer practicals to enlarge insight and skills.

Learning outcomes:

After this course the student is expected to be able to:
- apply mathematical knowledge, insights and methods to solve basic mathematical problems related to social sciences using a systematic approach
- critically reflect upon the results by verifying them
- interpret the results in terms of the problem that was modeled mathematically
- use results of computer algebra in elaborating mathematical models from social sciences.

Activities:

- active participation in tutorials and computer practicals;
- preparing for the tutorials and practicals, and keeping up with the subject matter.

Examination:

Written exam with open questions and/or short answer (or multiple choice) questions.

Literature:

M. de Gee, Wiskunde in Werking, deel 1: vectoren en matrices toegepast (Epsilon uitgaven nr. 48, druk 2003 of recenter) en deel 2: analyse toegepast (Epsilon uitgaven nr. 49, druk 2009 of recenter). O.A. van Herwaarden e.a., Handleiding Wiskunde M 2010. Practicumopdrachten Wiskunde M 2010. WUR Shop.