Mathematical Methods for Social Scientists I (Math 195, Sec 55)

Autumn 2006

I am the lecturer for this course. This page contains useful information and handouts. The recommended text is Multivariable Calculus by Stewart. The course will cover chapters 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Please see the Course Document via the link below for more basic details.

David Rule

Homework and Exams

Homework is due during the lecture on the Friday after it is assigned. Remember to staple your homework together on the top left-hand corner and write your name on the front sheet. Neat homework makes happy graders, which leads to a better grade for you. :) I will post the homework at the bottom of this webpage. The first mid-term exam will be on Monday 23rd October and the second will be on Monday 20th November. Both will be taken in class. The final exam is scheduled by the Registrar's Office.

Office Hours and Problem Session

I will hold office hours from 3pm to 4pm on Wednesdays, 1:30pm to 2:30pm on Thursdays and by appointment. I will also answer emailed questions. My office is in the Woodlawn building --- further details are on this link. There will be a problem session at 8pm in Eckhart 308 on Thursdays.

Feedback

Should you wish to send an anonymous message to me about my teaching or if you want to make some constructive comments you can use my feedback form. The address that the email appears to be from is that which is contained in the Email field. So if you wish to remain anonymous, do not fill in any identifying information. However, if you would like a reply I need your email address to reply to.

Course Material and Homework

I will make available here material given out in lectures and any other useful material I have.

• Course Document [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  
  
• Handouts
  • Revision Sheet for Mid-term 1 [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Practice Mid-term 2 [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Practice Mid-term 2 Solutions (Let me know if you find mistakes) [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Final Revision Sheet [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Mid-term 1 Solutions (Let me know if you find mistakes) [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  
  
• Homework Questions
  • Problem Set 1 (due 29th Sept)
    (i) None set.
    (ii) Problems 1, 2, 8, 9, 21, 36 and 38 from 11.1, and 1 and 2 from 11.2.
  • Problem Set 2 (due 6th Oct)
    (i) Questions 8, 25, 29, 31, 69 and 73 from 11.2.
    (ii) Questions 1, 2, 5 and 6 from 13.1.
    (iii) Questions 10, 13, 19, 37 and 40 from 13.1 and 1, 2, 4, 9, 10 and 40 from 13.2.
  • Problem Set 3 (due 13th Oct)
    (i) Questions 3, 4, 5, 11, 16, 25 and 34 from 14.1.
    (ii) Questions 4, 5, 10, 15, 18 and 24 from 14.2.
    (iii) Questions 1, 6, 8, 15, 53, 57 and 58 from 13.3.
  • Problem Set 4 (due 20th Oct)
    (i) Questions 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 39, 41 and 45 from 13.4.
    (ii) Questions 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 42, 43 and 44 from 13.4.
    (iii) Questions 1, 4, 26, 30, 34, 62, 69 and 74 from 13.5.
  • Problem Set 5 (due 27th Oct)
    (i) Questions 41, 42, 57, 58 and 59 from 13.7 and 30, 38, 40 and 41 from 15.1.
  • Problem Set 6 (due 3rd Nov)
    (i) Questions 8, 9, 11, 12 and 16 from 15.2.
    (ii) Questions 35, 36, 37 and 38 from 15.2, and 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 from 15.3.
    (iii) Questions 48, 53, 54, 55, 60, 74, 77, 83 and 87 from 15.3.
  • Problem Set 7 (due 10th Nov)
    (i) Questions 2, 4, 6, 41 and 42 from 15.4 and 2, 5, 8, 14, 45, 52 and 53 from 15.5.
    (ii) Questions 4, 6, 8, 11, 33, 34 and 37 from 15.6.
  • Problem Set 8 (due 17th Nov)
    (i) Questions 39, 40, 43, 56, 61, 63 and 64 from 15.6.
    (ii) Questions 1, 2, 6, 8, 13, 40, 41 and 53. From 15.7.
    (iii) Questions 38, 42, 49, 50 and 52 from 15.7.
  • Problem Set 9 (due 1st Dec) (This does not count towards your grade.)
    (i) Questions 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19 and 44 from 15.8.
    (ii) Questions 3, 4, 9, 17 and 36 from 16.2.
    (iii) Questions 10, 14, 21, 37 and 38 from 16.3.