Course credit
3 credit hours
Course description
A survey of mathematical ideas of particular use in analyzing information and in forming and analyzing hypotheses. Topics include logical statements, probabilities, statistics, graphs, interest, and matrices.
Delivery
This course is available in a web-based format, utilizing web pages and WebCT, a computer conferencing program. WebCT requires Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.
This course is available in a print-based format. Mail completed assignments to the GIS Office. We will forward them to the instructor for grading.
Prerequisites
none
Instructor
Michael Prophet, Associate Professor
Evaluation
8 assignments, 4 exams
Overview
Through this course we will see mathematics applied in a variety of settings - some of which will be quite familiar while others perhaps somewhat surprising. However, the common theme in all applications will be the utility of mathematics in decision making. Through the construction of mathematical models we will learn how complex questions can be answered in the areas of management science, statistics, social choice and finance.
Basic outline
Unit 1 - Management Science: Networks and Circuits
Unit 2 - Statistics
Unit 3 - Probability
Unit 4 - Social Choice and Consumer Finance
Course organization
The course is organized into four units. After each unit there is an exam. Your exams are proctored; please review the "Exams Procedures" document found within your course materials. Please note for the exams you will be allowed to use one sheet of notes (handwritten on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper).
Within each unit there are two assignments. Each assignment consists of readings from our text and problems from the exercises. Included in each assignment is a section of "Instructor's Comments'' - these are additional descriptions of the topics under discussion. You will probably find the comments most helpful after you have completed the corresponding reading assignment from the textbook.
Each assignment concludes with a quiz which will count towards your grade. The quizzes are based on the readings and exercises. When taking the quizzes you may use your book and notes.
Grading
Grades will be based on the percent of points accumulated out of a total of 488 possible. The four exams will consist of 100 points each.
Textbook(s)
For All Practical Purposes. (5th Edition) by COMAP (W.H. Freeman publisher).
Texts are available from the vendor of your choice or
University Book and Supply
1009 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-7581 or 800-728-7581
Fax: 319-277-1266
E-mail: bookstore@panthersupply.com
To enroll
ONLINE
GIS enrollment information
IN PERSON
UNI Continuing Education
2637 Hudson Road (corner of 27th St. and Hudson Rd.)
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0223
Campus map (Look for Building 31)
For more information
Cindy Klodt, Guided Independent Study
UNI Continuing Education
319-273-2123 or 800-772-1746
ContinuingEd@uni.edu