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STA100 : General Mathematics and Biostatistics

Course Overview

Course Synopsis

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts in both mathematics and statistics essential for understanding and solving realworld problems. Students will explore key mathematical topics such as sets numbering systems functions and quadratics providing a solid foundation for advanced studies in mathematics. The course will also cover important algebraic structures like matrices and determinants equipping students with the tools to solve linear systems of equations and work with sequences and series.rnrnIn addition to mathematics the course delves into essential statistical concepts. Students will learn how to collect classify and analyze data applying measures of central tendency such as the mean median and mode as well as measures of dispersion like variance and standard deviation. Understanding probability theory will enable students to model uncertainty and make predictions while hypothesis testing will allow them to draw meaningful conclusions from data.rnrnThe course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application enabling students to use mathematical and statistical tools to solve complex problems in various fields. By the end of the course students will have gained a thorough understanding of key concepts in mathematics and statistics preparing them for more specialized courses or professional applications in data analysis science engineering economics and beyond.

Course Learning Outcomes

The objective of the course are

  • to understand fundamental mathematical concepts like sets numbering systems functions and quadratics to solving basic mathematical problems.
  • to apply matrices determinants sequences and series to solving linear systems and progressionrelated problems.
  • to apply permutations combinations and trigonometry in realworld and theoretical problemsolving.
  • to understand statistical concepts like data collection measures of central tendency and dispersion to analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
  • to apply probability theory hypothesis testing and regression analysis for conducting statistical inferences and decisionmaking.


Course Calendar

1 Sets and Numbering Systems-1
2 Sets and Numbering Systems-2
3 Sets and Numbering Systems-3
4 Function and Quadratics-1
5 Function and Quadratics-2
6 Function and Quadratics-3
7 Function and Quadratics-4
8 Matrices and Determinants-1
9 Matrices and Determinants-2
Assignment no.1
10 Sequence and Series -1
11 Sequence and Series -2
12 Sequence and Series -3
13 Permutations
14 Combinations
Quiz 1
15 Binomial Theorem
16 Coordinate Geometry-1
17 Coordinate Geometry-2
18 Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry
Quiz 2
19 Trigonometry-1
20 Trigonometry-2
21 Trigonometry-3
22 Trigonometry-4
Mid Term
23 Definition of Statistics
24 Data collection
25 Types of Data
26 Types of frequency Curves
Assignment no.2
27 Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency
28 Geometric mean,Harmonic mean & relationship between them
29 Measures of Dispersion
30 Mean Deviation,Standard Deviation and Variance & Coefficient of variation
31 Box and Whisker Plot
32 Simple Linear Regression
33 Basic Probability Theory
34 Definitions of Probability
Quiz 3
35 Normal Distribution
36 Sampling Distribution ,Central Limit Theorem
37 Sampling Distributions
38 Confidence Interval
39 Hypothesis Testing Regarding p1-p2 & The Student’s t-distribution
40 Tests and Confidence Intervals based on the t-distribution
Quiz 4
41 Hypothesis-Testing regarding Two Population Means & The Chi-square Distribution
42 The F-Distribution & Hypothesis Testing and Interval Estimation
43 Analysis of Variance & Experimental Design
44 Randomized Complete Block Design ,(LSD) Test & Chi-Square Test of Goodness of Fit
45 Chi-Square Test, p-value
Final Term