Mathematics for the social sciences - programme subject in programmes for Specialization in General Studies (MAT4-01)

Basic skills are integrated into the competence aims for this course in areas where they contribute to the development of and are part of the subject competence. In the Mathematics for the social sciences programme subject, basic skills are understood as follows:

Being able to express oneself orally and in writing in Mathematics for the social sciences involves the ability to explain a mode of thought and articulate findings, concepts and hypotheses. It means posing questions, participating in talks and discussions of mathematical situations and problems, and presenting a reasoned argument for one’s own proposed solution. It also involves using logically consistent formulations with mathematical symbols to set up or draw tables, diagrams, graphs and figures.

Being able to read in Mathematics for the social sciences involves the ability to extract relevant mathematical information from written text. It also means understanding mathematical symbols and logical reasoning, as well as interpreting organized visual information such as tables, diagrams, graphs and figures.

Numeracy in Mathematics for the social sciences is the most basic skill in the subject. It involves carrying out various arithmetical operations with confidence and without use of digital tools. It also means making practical estimates and assessing the reasonableness of a solution.

Being able to use digital tools in Mathematics for the natural sciences involves using digital tools for comprehensive computations, visualization and simulation. It also means obtaining, processing and presenting mathematical information in electronic form, as well as evaluating the suitability, potential and limitations of the digital tool.