Faculty/Department Social Sciences/Statistics
Course Code and Title STA 102: Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II
Credits/Type 3/ Core
Semester/Academic 2/2022-23
Year
Lecture Group Instructor’s Name Time/ Venue
3 K. Sediakgotla Virtual
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To develop the power of abstract thinking and skill in Mathematical
calculations. Learn the general concept of function and its applications to real-world situations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
This course will focus on understanding calculus concepts, analytical reasoning and developing
crucial skills in order to calculate, analyze, interpret and communicate the results clearly. At the
end of the course, the student
-1. Learn the general concept of function and its applications to real-world situations.
2. Learn to work with exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their applications
in applied problems.
3. Learn the concepts of the derivative and its underlying concepts such as limits and continuity.
4. Learn to calculate derivative for various type of functions using definition and rules.
5. Apply the concept of derivative to completely analyze graph of a function.
6. Learn about various applications of the derivative in applied problems.
7. Learn about anti-derivative and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its applications.
8. Learn to use concept of integration to evaluate geometric area and solve other applied
problems.
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Functions [4 HOURS] Weeks 1
1.1 Simple Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions
1.2 Graphs of Simple Functions
2. Limits [5 HOURS] Week 2/3
2.1 Limits
2.2 Continuity
3. Derivatives. [11 HOURS] Weeks 4/7
3.1 Tangent Lines and Derivatives
3.2 Derivative as a Rate of Change
3.3 The Power Rule
3.4 The Product and Quotient Rules
3.5 The Derivative of Composite Functions: - The Chain Rule
3.6 The Derivative of Exponential Functions
3.7 The Derivative of Logarithmic Functions
3.8 The Derivative of Trigonometric Functions
3.9 Implicit Differentiation
3.10 Partial Derivatives
3.11 Higher-Order Derivatives
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4. Applications of the Derivative [9 HOURS] Week 8/10
4.1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions
4.2 Local Maxima and Local Minima
4.2.1 The First-Derivative Test
4.2.2 The Second Derivative Test
4.3 Concavity
4.4 Absolute Maxima and Absolute Minima
4.5 Economics
4.6 L’Hopital’s Rule
5. The Integral [6 HOURS] Weeks 10/11
5.1 Anti-derivatives
5.2 The Definite Integral
MID SEMESTER BREAK:
6. Techniques of Integration [4 HOURS] Weeks 12/13
6.1 Integration by Substitution
6.2 Integration by Parts
7 Application of the Integral [3 HOURS] Week 14
7.1 Area Under the Curve
7.2 Area Between Two Curves
PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOKS
(i) Haeussler, E.F., Paul, R.S. and Wood, R.J. (2008). Introductory MATHEMATICAL
ANALYSIS for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences (12 th Ed.)
(ii) Tan, S.T.: College Mathematics for the Managerial, Life and Social Sciences, ISBN:
0534378420
Students are also encouraged to utilize the UB library
OFFICE HOURS
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MODES OF ASSESSMENT
The course shall be assessed through Continuous Assessment (CA) and Final Examination
as per the University of Botswana general regulations and the Faculty of Social Sciences
special regulations on assessment.
CA:
(i) Test 1 (Chapter 1 and 2)
(ii) Test 2 (Chapter 3)
(iii) Test 3 (Chapter 4 and 5)
ii) Tutorials: You will be given exercises and it is important to attempt these exercises to
test your understanding of the materials as the course progresses.
(iii) Final Mark= (average of CA’s %)*0.4+ Exam% *0.6
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
(i) Any query concerning test marks and CA should be brought forward before the end
of the classes (that is before the UB examination period). Therefore, no amendment of
test marks will be made after the exam period.
(ii) There will be NO make-up tests for this course. Those who miss tests will be
awarded ZERO marks.
(iii) NO STUDENT ID, NO TEST!!
(iv) Lectures and tutorials are COMPULSORY.
(v) Any form of cheating during assignments, tests or final examination shall be strictly
forbidden and punishable as per University regulations.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
All students registered in STA 102 are expected to
1. Attend all classes, including weekend special classes and Tutorials. Class Attendance
will be monitored regularly.
2. Actively participate in the classroom discussions.
3. Be familiar with Moodle –eLearning protocols and actively engage in them.
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