MATH 1105 — Finite Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences
General Information
Introduction to linear algebra, probability, and Markov chains that develops the parts of the theory most relevant for applications. Topics include equations of lines, the method of least squares, solutions of linear systems, matrices; basic concepts of probability, permutations, combinations, binomial distribution, mean and variance, and the normal approximation to the binomial distribution. Examples from biology and the social sciences are used.
Full Cornell course description (SP26)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry and logarithms.
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Sam Quinn | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.