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The Mathematics of Everyday Life course. What is the use of mathematics? It is obviously very useful in science, engineering and other technical fields. But what is the use in everyday life? This is the lament of countless high school and college students in required math courses, who would rather be doing something directly related to their lives. But Professor Mohammad Omar of Harvey Mudd College believes that the mathematics that virtually all of us have been exposed to can be used to improve our lives in many ways, including:
Diet planning: Most people who want to lose weight follow a ready diet. But the best results come from calculating our metabolic rate, calorie intake, and weight loss goal, and then designing a customized program that will deliver long-term results. Professor Omar knows this well, because he did it himself!
Eliminate Debt: Credit card debt can be devastating, as evidenced by a simple look at the math of compound interest. A deep understanding of this math can help you get out of debt and navigate financial risks that are far beyond the capabilities of online tools such as debt repayment calculators.
Choosing Insurance: From an insurer’s point of view, insurance is all about the mathematics of risk. The more math you understand, the better off you’ll be when buying life, health, and other types of insurance. Comparing different types of insurance policies—for example, whole life versus term—is another area where math is essential.
Professor Omar, who is a master at turning the fear of math into a math enthusiast, covers dozens of areas of life, in everyday life math, where math comes in handy. In 12 accessible half-hour lessons, he shows how basic techniques like algebra and geometry are secret tools for making life run more smoothly. Requiring no background beyond high school mathematics, this course provides hands-on experience in the practicalities of mathematics and encourages you to apply it whenever you encounter numbers and quantities.
Use Mathematical Tools: Professor Omar’s goal is to empower you with the ability to conduct informed independent research that is mathematically correct. Among the tools you will use are: Algebra: The genius of algebra is that it allows you to find unknown values using formulas that you can look up or develop on your own. One way you can apply algebra to your real life is to calculate when you should start investing and how much you should put aside each month to have a nest egg for retirement.
Geometry: When you have to divide different assets, such as dividing an inheritance, geometry shows how you can satisfy all recipients. Another surprising real-world application of geometry is the creation of false voting districts that favor one political party over another, and hence algebra can be used to reveal when an algebra is running.
Statistics: Statistics can be misleading just as easily as information. When discussing different options for medical treatments, doctors often refer to relative risks, which are statistics. Here, a little digging into the details of the data can shed light on how significant the differences really are and lead to a more informed decision.
Professor Omar also explains the role of statistics in determining insurance premiums, and you discover how to compile your own statistics to extract a surprising amount of information from relatively little data. He also introduces logarithms, which are a way to compactly express very large numbers. Professor Omar uses logarithms to explain Benford’s Law, a property of real data sets that allows the identification of fraudulently collected figures, such as cases of embezzlement. Maths for Everyday Life includes specific tips to make math work for you, for example:
Paying for College: Before you even think about taking out loans, invest time and effort into scholarships and awards. Think of this search as a potentially hugely lucrative part-time job that frees up your income when you’re a young graduate. Early career money has the potential to catapult wealth because of the decades you have to invest.
City or Suburbs: When deciding where to live, consider the cost of commuting, which can add up over the years. In addition to the wear and tear of a vehicle, there is also the opportunity cost of time spent driving – not to mention the environmental toll and mental strain.
Units are important: If you’re not sure what a measurement means, focus on units. For example, BMI – body mass index – looks like an indicator of obesity. But it simply measures the weight divided by the square of the height. These numbers can vary for reasons unrelated to overweight.
Looking beyond self-interest, this course highlights steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint. Here, the problem may seem overwhelming. But once again, math comes to the rescue, allowing you to calculate the relative impact of electricity consumption, car use and air travel, as well as the mitigating effects of actions such as recycling. Some activities seem to have major consequences for the environment. It makes more sense to focus on reducing them. Everyone uses tools for some task, whether it’s hammering nails, digging a garden, cooking, or shopping online. Mathematics is one such tool—probably the most powerful and versatile tool ever developed. Everyday Life Mathematics is your ultimate guide to dusting off this tool, reviewing the instructions, and using it!
What you will learn in The Mathematics of Everyday Life
- Discover how mathematics can improve your life
- Learn the power of compound interest
- Optimize your diet with math and watch the pounds melt away
- Learn to make accurate “guess” with little data
- Know how to judge insurance policies
- Find out how mortgages really work
The details of The Mathematics of Everyday Life course
- Publisher: TheGreatCourses
- teacher: Mohamed Omar
- Training level: beginner to advanced
- Training duration: 5 hours and 39 minutes
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