1.

Mathematics for Social Science

Name of Subject
Matematik untuk Sains Sosial
2. Code of Subject FMA XXXX
3. Name of Teaching Staff Ahmad Zaidi Sulaiman
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the subject in the program
This subject is part of the requirement to fulfil programme learning outcomes and enhances knowledge to be applied in
the related fields.
Khusus ini merupakan sebahagian syarat bagi memenuhi hasil pembelajaran Program dan meningkatkan pengetahuan
yang akan diaplikasikan kedalam bidang berkaitan.
5. Semester and Year
Semester 1
Offered
6. Total Student Learning Time (hours)
L= lecture, T=tutorial, B=lab, P=practical, O=others
Guided Learning Independent Learning Total Guided & Independent Learning
L T P O SCL Preparation Assessment
68 0 0 0 0 86 9.5 163.5
10. 4 (Lectures hour)
Credit Value
4 (jam syarahan)
11. Prerequisite (if any) NIL
12. Course Objectives:

To provide students with better understanding of fundamental mathematical principles for subsequent courses.
Bagi Menyediakan pelajar dengan kefahahaman yang lebih baik dalam hukum asas matematik bagi khusus-khusus
seterusnya
13. Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

Bloom Taxonomy
Learning Outcome PEO
C A P
1. Perform basic mathematics operations.
1 1,2
Melaksanakan operasi asas matematik.
2. Use basic concepts in statistics.
2,3 1,2
Menggunakan konsep asas dalam statistik.
3. Use basic concepts in time value of money.
3 1 1,2
Menggunakan konsep asas dalam nilai masa wang.

14. Soft Skills

CLO CS CT PS TS LL ENT EM LS
1. Able to define basic operations and
mathematical terms involved in basic
mathematics.
Mampu menakrif operasi-operasi asas dan
X X
istilah-istilah matematik yang terllibat dalam
asas matematik.

2. Able to illustrate the basic concepts in X

1
 statistics.
Mampu mempamer konsep-konsep asas
dalam statistik.
3. Able to solve basic time value of money
problems.
X X
Berupaya menyelesaikan masalah nilai
masa wang.

CS - communication skill; CTPS –critical thinking & problem solving TS - team skill; LL - life-long learning; ENT -
entrepreneurship; EM - ethics and morale; LS -leadership skill

15. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment

Quizzes, assignments, mid-term and final
Lectures, discussion and consultations
examination.
16. Synopsis

This course was designed for management foundation students in order to provide them with a comprehensive
knowledge on basic concepts of mathematics, statistics and finanec (time value of money).

Khusus ini dibentuk bagi pelajar asasi pengurusan untuk menyediakan mereka dengan pengetahuan menyeluruh dalam
konsep asas matematik, statistik dan kewangan (nilai masa wang).

17. Mode of delivery:

Lectures, discussion and consultation.

18. Assessment Method and Types

Assessments %
Mid-term 20
Quiz 20
Assignments 20
Final 40
Total 100

* Minimum passing grades is 40% (D+)

Rules and Regulations: Refer to Buku Panduan Akademik Asasi Pertahanan UPNM

19. Programme Education Objectives (PEO)

Course
PEO1 PEO2
Mathematics for Social Science
 
Matematik Untuk Sains Sosial
22. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

COURSE LEARNING DELIVERY

PLO ASSESSMENT KPI
OUTCOME (CLOs) METHODS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Define basic operations in  - Lecture - Quiz - Students are
indices, logarithms and - Assignment able to apply

2
 surds
Menentukan operasi asas
dalam indeks, logaritma dan
punca kuasa.
Illustrate the basic concepts
in statistics. and describe
2.   
Menerangkan konsep asas the given
statistik. - Mid-term topics
Use the basic concepts and - Final exam - 80%
formula involved to solve achieving
time value of money passed grade
problems.
3.   
Menggunakan konsep asas
dan formula terlibat untuk
menyelesaikan masalah
nilai masa wang.

PLO
1. Knowledge 2. Practical Skills 3. Problem Solving & Scientific Skills 4. Communication, Leadership & Team Skills 5.
Social Skills & Responsibilities 6. Values, Attitudes & Professionalism 7. Information Management & Lifelong Learning
Skills 8. Management & Entrepreneurial Skills
23. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Student
WEEK Independent Learning
TOPIC (S) LO Lecture
(S) Study Time
(SLT)
Chapter 1 : Number System and Equations
Bab 1: Sistem Nombor dan Persamaan
1,2, Indices, Surds and Logarithm 1 8 10 18
Indeks, Punca Kuasa dan
Logaritma
Chapter 2: Set Theory
Bab 2: Teori Set
2.0 Introduction
Pengenalan
2.1 Representation and Notation in Set
3,4 1,2 9 10 19
Perwakilan dan Notasi dalm set
2.2 Basic Operation in Set
Asas Operasi dalam Set
2.3 Sample Spaces and Probability
Ruang sampel dan Kebarangkalian
Chapter 3: Probability
Bab 3: Kebarangkalian
3.1 Introduction
Pengenalan
3.2 Rules of Probability
Petua Kebarangkalian
5,6 1,2 9 10 19
3.3 Concepts of Probability
Konsep Kebarangkalian
3.4 Addition Rules for Probability
Petua Penambahan Kebarangkalian
3.5 Multiplication Rules for Probability
Petua Hasil Darab Kebarangkalian
7,8, Chapter 4: Random Variables 1,2 6 12 18

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 Bab 4: Pemboleh Ubah Rawak
4.0 Introduction
Pengenalan
4.1 Discrete Probability Distribution
Kebarangkalian Taburan Diskrit
4.2 Binomial and Poisson Distribution
Tanuran Binomial dan Poisson
4.3 Expectation and Variance of Discrete
Random variables
Jangkaan dan varian Pemboleh Ubah
Rawak Diskrit
4.4 Standard Normal Distribution
Taburan Normal Piawai
Chapter 5: Hypothesis Testing
Bab 5: Ujian Hipotesis
5.0 Introduction
Pengenalan
5.1 Steps in Hypothesis Testing
9,10,11 1,2 9 12 21
Langkah dalam Ujian hipotesis
5.2 Hypothesis Testing: z-test
Ujian Hipotesis: Ujian-z
5.3 Hypothesis Testing: p-value method
Ujian Hipotesis: Kaedah Nilai-p
Chapter 6: Correlation and Regression
Bab 6: Kolerasi dan Regrasi
6.1 Introduction
Pengenalan
6.2 Scatter Plot
Plot Serakan
6.3 Correlation
12,13 1,2 6 6 12
Kolerasi
6.4 Regression
Regrasi
6.5 Determination of Regression Line Equation
Penentuan Persamaan garis Regrasi
6.6 Coefficient of Determination
Pekali Penentuan
Chapter 7: Simple Interest
Bab7: Faedah Mudah
7.1 Introduction: Interest
Pengenalan: Faedah
14 1,2 6 6 12
7.2 Simple Interest and Simple Amount
Faedah Mudah dan Amaun Mudah
7.3 Four Basic Concepts
Empat Konsep Asas
Chapter 8: Compound Interest
Bab 8: Faedah Kompaun
8.1 Compound Interest and Compound Amount
15 Faedah Kompoun dan Amaun kompoun 6 8 14
8.2 Effective, Nominal and Equivalent Rates
Kadar Efektif, Kadar Nominal dan Kadar
Kesetaraan.
16,17 Chapter 9: Annuity 9 12 21
Bab 9: Anuiti
9.1 Introduction

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 Pengenalan
9.2 Future Value of Ordinary Annuity Certain
Nilai Masa Hadapan Dan Anuiti Biasa
Tertentu
9.3 Present Value of Ordinary Annuity Certain
Nilai Masa Kini Dan Anuiti Biasa Tertentu
Assessment (4.5 hours Quizzes, 2 hours Mid-
Term Examination and 3 hours Final 9.5
Examination)
Total of Student Learning Time (SLT) 68 95.5 163.5

24. Main references supporting the course

Additional references supporting the course
1. Yang C2. (2011), College Matriculation Mathematics (Accounting), SAP Education.
2. Ch’ng Pei Eng, Cheng Siak Peng, Ch’ng Pei Cheng. (2011), Matriculation Mathematics 1 for Accounting
Students, Oriental Academic Publication.
3. Ong Beng Sim, Lee Khaik Yong, et.al.,(2011), Matriculation Mathematics 1 for Accounting Students, Oxford
Fajar.

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