UG Course Descriptions

Applies mathematics to retail concepts. It demonstrates mathematics as a language that quantifies retail concepts so that the concepts are measurable. The measurable concepts are then analyzed to assist in the decision making process. Topics covered include: sales elements, retail pricing and re-pricing, markup equations, inventory, dollar planning and control, and profit.

This course applies mathematics to advanced retail concepts. It demonstrates the use of mathematics, reasoning, and communication to retail decision making via case studies. (Prerequisite: MATH 205)

Focus on the study and analysis of data and functions through the use of limits and derivatives. Course content includes understanding of limits and continuity; interpreting the growth or decay of a function by using derivatives; and solving optimization problems. In addition, students will transform real-world data into symbolic representations through regression analysis, and then use the symbolic representation to perform calculations. Use of spreadsheets and other technology will be integrated. (Requires competency in content covered in MATH 203 -204.)

Focus on the study and analysis of data and functions through the use of integration. The emphasis will be on using integrals to solve real-world problems. Students will often transform data into symbolic representations through regression analysis, and then use the symbolic representation to perform calculations. Use of spreadsheets and other technology will be integrated. (Prerequisite: MATH 207 or equivalent; grade C required)

Introduction to discrete mathematical concepts including: number systems, number proofs, sums, bases and computer arithmetic, sets theory with proofs, and formal logic. The material will be taught from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis on developing critical thinking needed for enhancing programming and database skills.

This course makes explicit the connections between mathematics, mathematical modeling, and organizational dynamics. Students explore the mathematics behind tools used in the business environment and build an understanding of the mathematical infrastructure that supports management decisions. Topics include use of path analysis, linear programming, and the interpretation of graphs and statistics.

A continuation of MATH 217, this course makes explicit the connections between mathematics, mathematical modeling, and organizational dynamics. Students explore the mathematics behind tools used in the business environment and build an understanding of the mathematical infrastructure that supports management decisions. Topics include saving models, borrowing models, mathematics supporting digitizing information, and growth models.

In this course, Excel will be used as a tool to study concepts and solve problems in the business and finance sectors. The course begins with a review of basic algebra, leading to work with exponential and logarithmic functions and functions common to the business sector, such as cost, demand, revenue, and profit. Additional topics to be considered include simple interest, compound interest, discounts, future and present values, annuities, loans, and bonds. Linear programming techniques will be considered, along with break-even analysis for business decisions. The course will also introduce students to descriptive statistics: including numerical and graphical ways to display data.

A survey of mathematical concepts in the context of philosophy and history. Initially, students learn mathematics by studying the problem solving methods used by philosophers and scientists. Through this approach, students view past problem solving as an iterative process – as the philosophers/scientists encountered both success and failure. Being enlightened by these various approaches, students develop their personal problem solving techniques when solving mathematical problems.

Introduction to mathematical proof techniques. Elementary topics from set theory and number theory will be used to teach common proof methods. This course is designed to facilitate the transition into the expectations of upper-level mathematics courses. (Prerequisite: MATH 216)