Courses

Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3

Introduction to probabilistic methods. Topics include probability laws, counting rules, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, joint distributions, and limit theorems.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135

Covers simple, multiple, and polynomial regression; estimation, testing, and prediction; weighted least squares, matrix approach, dummy variables, multicollinearity, model diagnostics and variable selection. A statistical computing package is an integral part of the course.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715 or MA 5701

Application, construction, and evaluation of statistical models used for prediction and classification. Topics include data visualization and exploratory methods, the normal theory regression model, logistic and Poisson regression, linear and quadratic discriminant analysis, and classification with logit models.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3740 or MA 4710 or MA 4720 or MA 4780

Stresses development of quantitative decision and analysis skills to solve problems with cases, exercises, simulations, and mathematical modeling. Topics include regression analysis, decision analysis, stochastic environments, data sources and errors, utility theory risk preference, linear programming, and simulation analysis.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2100 or MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720

Provides an introduction to the collection, processing, and communication of business data to inform business decisions. Some topics include: finding reliable and trustworthy data sources, collecting data, cleaning and transforming date, and basic descriptive statistics. The course introduces industry leading data processing and statistical tools.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2300

An introduction to economics. The microeconomics portion covers consumer choice, the firm, value and price theory, and distribution theory. The macroeconomics portion covers national income analysis, fiscal policy, money and monetary policy, the commercial banking system, and the Federal Reserve System.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1135(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

Introduces techniques and procedures to estimate and test economic and financial relationships developed in business, economics, social and physical sciences.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): (EC 2001 or EC 3002 or EC 3003) and (BUS 2100 or MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710) and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121)

Develops business problem solving skills through the application of commonly used high-level business programming languages. Topics include foundational programming concepts practices and debugging and testing techniques. Introduces concepts for programming business analytics systems.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, data and numerics, and graphical concepts and is similar to MA1160, going at a different pace.

• Credits: 5.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or MA 1120 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 76 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 26 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 610

An introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces, and the eigenvalue problem.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121

Offered first half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA3521. The course is an introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces and the eigenvalue problem.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
• Co-Requisite(s): MA 3521
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

An introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used, including basic mathematical proofs. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces, and the eigenvalue problem.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121

Introduction to statistical reasoning and methods. Topics include uses and abuses of statistics, graphical and descriptive methods, correlation and regression, probability and statistical inference. The course will include a written project and an introduction to statistical software.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121

Introduction to the design and analysis of statistical studies. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability, statistical inference on means, regression and correlation, and ANOVA.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1120 or MA 1032 or MA 1031 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies aimed at solving engineering problems. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability and probability models, statistical inference, control charts, linear regression, design of experiments.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or MA 3160(C)

Data mining focuses on extracting knowledge from large data sources. The course covers data mining concepts, methodology (measurement, evaluation, visualization), algorithms (classification/regression, clustering, association rules) and applications (web mining, recommender systems, bioinformatics).

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
• Pre-Requisite(s): (CS 3425 or MIS 3100 or SAT 3210) and (MA 2330 or MA 2320 or MA 2321) and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710)

Project-based course enabling students to identify statistical methods and analysis using R and SAS. Topics include exploratory data analysis, classical statistical tests, sample size and power considerations, correlation, regression,and design experiments using advanced programming techniques.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715

Use of mathematical modeling and computer simulation to solve scientific problems. Includes introduction to elementary numerical methods (numerical integration, solution of linear systems, solution of nonlinear equations, optimization) and to computer programming. Requires programming project(s).

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3

First order equations, linear equations, and systems of equations.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

Offered second half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA2321. Topics include first order equations, linear equations and systems of equations.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
• Co-Requisite(s): MA 2321
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

First order equations, linear equations, systems of equations, and Laplace transforms. May include elementary separation of variables for partial differential equations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

Creating differential equation models for physical problems such as population dynamics, kinetics, mass-spring systems. Topics include nondimensionalization, numerical methods, phase-plane analysis, first-order systems, linearization, and stability. Includes modeling case studies, using a computer algebra system, and a modeling project.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

This course is a workshop focused on solving problems for SAS certified base/certified programmers for SAS credentials.

• Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715

A study of fundamental ideas in linear algebra and its applications. Includes review of basic operations, block computations; eigensystems of normal matrices; canonical forms and factorizations; singular value decompositions, pseudo inverses, least-square applications; matrix exponentials and linear systems of ODEs; quadratic forms, extremal properties, and bilinear forms.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330) and MA 3160

Covers construction and analysis of completely randomized, randomized block, incomplete block, Latin squares, factorial, fractional factorial, nested and split-plot designs. Also examines fixed, random and mixed effects models and multiple comparisons and contrasts. The SAS statistical package is an integral part of the course.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715 or MA 5701

Introduces nonparametric techniques that require less restrictive assumptions on the data. Topics include statistical inference concerning location and dispersion parameters as well as the general distributions. Goodness-of-fit tests for count and ordinal data are also discussed.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715

Covers joint probability distributions, functions of random variables, sampling and limiting distributions, introduction to parameter estimation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3720 or EE 3180

Continuation of MA4760. Theory of point and interval estimation; properties of estimators, theory of hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, analysis of categorical data and other topics as time allows

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 4760

Statistical modeling and inference for analyzing experimental data that have been observed at different points in time. Topics include models for stationary and nonstationary time series, model specification, parametric estimation, and time regression models.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3715) and (MA 3720 or EE 3180)

Nominal and effective rates of interest, present value, discount, annuities certain, sinking funds, bonds, yield rates, and amortization schedules. Financial calculator skills for professional exams. Immunization, swaps, interest rate policy. May include other topics on the FM exam.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3160(C)

Derivative Securities, hedging, arbitrage, binomial and Black-Scholes pricing models. Long-term insurance coverages, life insurance and annuities. May include other topics on professional SOA exams.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3720 and MA 3810

Loss distribution used for modeling insurance claims. Frequency, severity, coverage modifications, risk measures, models, credibility, short term insurance coverages. May include other topics on the C exam.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3720

Introduction to basic principles, concepts, and theoretical framework of financial accounting with the emphasis on its use by economically rational decision makers. Topics include the decision-making environment and the accounting cycles, processes, and statements.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to the principles of finance. Topics include financial mathematics, the capital investment decision, financial assets valuation, and the risk-return relationship

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2000 and (MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 2160 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540)

Emphasizes decisions made in developing both strategic and tactical marketing plans. Uses computer simulations, experiential learning assignments, and marketing plan development to demonstrate principles of market segmentation, product development, pricing, distribution planning, and promotion.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fundamental principles of operations and supply chain management; includes strategic importance and relevant interrelated concepts and tools in product/process design, work systems, forecasting, inventory and materials management, just-in-time, scheduling, and capacity management.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121) and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EET 2010 or BUS 2100 or CEE 3710)

Develop knowledge and competencies in data analytic techniques to generate accounting information used for business intelligence. Applied exercises with software tools are used to cover topics including data preparation, analysis, visualization, and scenario analysis.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2000 and ACC 3000(C)

The study of consumer and producer choices, market demand and supply, and market structures.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 2001 and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Analysis of the determinants of the level of output, employment, prices, and economic growth with an emphasis on fiscal policy and monetary policy.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 2001 and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1121 or MA 1161) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

The study of strategic situations involving the interactions of individuals. Modeling techniques are applied to game situations faced in business, entertainment, politics, and the daily routine of life.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Application of the principal mathematical techniques used in economic theory and modeling. Topics include optimization, marginal analysis, comparative statics, and other applications.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 2001 and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135)

Overview of financial products. Operations of the stock market, bond market, and other financial markets. Focus on portfolio theory and basic stock and bond valuation techniques.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 3400 or FIN 3000 and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710)

Covers the pricing and use of options, financial futures, swaps, and other derivative securities.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 3400 or FIN 3000 and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710)

Provides an understanding of the IS development and modification process and the evaluation choices of a system development methodology. Emphasizes effective communication with users and team members and others associated with the development and maintenance of the information system. Stresses analysis and logical design of departmental-level information system.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MIS 2000(C) or MIS 2100(C) or CS 1122 or CS 1131

Focuses on understanding IT for competitive advantage and as an agent of transformation. Topics include managing IT infrastructure and architecture, facilitating information distribution throughout the enterprise, business applications for machine learning and artificial intelligence, and other emerging trends and technologies.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MIS 2100 and MIS 3200(C)) or (CS 2321 and CS 3141)

Focuses on generation and interpretation of business analytics relative to organizational decision making. Includes core skills necessary for constructing data retrieval queries in a relational database environment and processing data using appropriate programming languages. Introduces concepts related to data pipelining.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MIS 2100 or CS 1122 or CS 1131) and (MIS 3100 or CS 3425)

Covers concepts of human relations and organizational behavior through the study of people's behavior at work. Develop understanding, attitudes, and skills leading to increased personal effectiveness.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Examines methods that organizations use to meet organizational goals through influencing worker attitudes, behaviors, and performance. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, and compensation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3000

Introduces students to models, theories, practices, and sociocultural issues pertinent to consumers' decision making and lifestyle choices. Discussions will be based on a variety of disciplines: psychology, sociology, economics, and anthropology.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): MKT 3000

Focuses on data-driven consumer insights for marketing decision-making. Topics include scientific research methodology, survey research, social media data-analysis, multivariate data analysis, information visualization, and report writing and presentations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or BUS 2100) and MKT 3000

Fundamental principles of operations and supply chain management; includes strategic importance and relevant interrelated concepts and tools in product/process design, work systems, forecasting, inventory and materials management, just-in-time, scheduling, and capacity management.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121) and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EET 2010 or BUS 2100 or CEE 3710)

Course is framed in context of six sigma methodology. Topics include principles of Shewhart, Deming, Taguchi; meaning of quality; control charts for variables, individuals, and attributes; process capability analysis; variation of assemblies; and computer-based workshops.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720 or BUS 2100 or CE 3710 or CEE 3710

Focuses on the transportation and distribution services that support demand fulfillment from the receipt of customer orders to order fulfillment. Topics include customer service, order fulfillment, inventory, transportation costs and modes, facility design and operation, carrier selection, and negotiation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or CE 3710 or CEE 3710) and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121)