授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
50581:Introduction to Mathematics for Policy Studies(P) 2025 秋セメスター 木1 政策科学部 安藤 悠太 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS451セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

This course provides students with essential mathematical tools for Policy Science. With increasing data availability, policy questions can be analyzed quantitatively, making it crucial for students to have a strong grasp of mathematical fundamentals. The course covers various topics to help students tackle policy questions from a mathematical perspective.

受講生の到達目標

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- interpret and apply functional notation,
- graph linear and quadratic functions,
- understand logarithms and apply their properties,
- translate word problems into mathematical expressions,
- understand and calculate limits.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

 Introduction; Linear Equations and Graphs

Linear Equations and Inequalities; Graphs and Lines; Linear Regression
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2

Functions and Graphs 1

Functions ; Elementary Functions; Quadratic Functions

3

Functions and Graphs 2

Polynomial and Rational Functions

4

Functions and Graphs 3

Exponential Functions

5

Functions and Graphs 4

Logarithmic Functions

6

Limits and the Derivative 1

Introduction to Limits

7

Limits and the Derivative 2; Summary test 1

Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity

8

Limits and the Derivative 3

The Derivative

9

Limits and the Derivative 4

Basic Differentiation Properties

10

Probability 1

Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability

11

Probability 2

Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds

12

Probability 3

Conditional Probability, Intersection, and Independence

13

Probability 4

Bayes' Formula

14

Probability 5; Summary test 2

Random Variable, Probability Distribution, and Expected Value

授業実施形態

14 classes on Face to Face basis

授業外学習の指示

Materials used in the class will be distributed in advance. Please prepare and review as needed. Homework may also be assigned several times.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

50%: Summary tests
50%: Mini tests / homework

成績評価方法(備考)

Summary tests will be conducted twice. Mini tests or homework will be given or assigned at the end of each class.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences Books a la Carte Edition 14th ed. Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen, Christopher J. Stocker Pearson Education 9780134676081

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
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