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Course No:<\/b> BUS 110 This course provides a current introduction to computer system concepts and personal computers. Implications of information technology on business are explored. Problem-solving skills using word processing and presentation software and the world-wide web are developed.<\/span><\/p> Learning Outcomes 1.<\/strong> Understand the evolution of modern\u2019s computer and network environments<\/p> 2.<\/strong> Manage and organize information in a computer system both local and online.<\/p> 3.<\/strong> Achieve a basic understanding of computer operations.<\/p> 4.<\/strong> Use the Windows operating system as user level.<\/p> 5.<\/strong> Terms, concepts and skills related to key selected applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Outlook, databases.<\/p> 6.<\/strong> Learn how to critically analyse situations of computer uses and identify issues, consequences, and viewpoints.<\/p> 7.<\/strong> Realize the potential value of Information Technology in business and in our everyday lives.<\/p> 8.<\/strong> Learn how to manage an online presence to create a personal or business brand.<\/p> 9.<\/strong> Learn how to engage internet and social audiences.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> Course No:<\/b> MTH 116<\/span> Develops student problem-solving skills by teaching different problem-solving strategies and allowing students the opportunity to develop and reflect on their own problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The students will apply these strategies to real world scenarios. Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.<\/span><\/p> 1.<\/strong> Operate correctly with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.<\/span><\/p> 2.<\/strong> Round numbers and make estimations<\/span>.<\/p> 3.<\/strong> Use algebra to solve equations<\/span>.<\/p> 4.<\/strong> Apply ratios<\/span>.<\/p> 5.<\/strong> Solve problems involving proportions<\/span>.<\/p> 6.<\/strong> Find percentages and solve related problems, such as taxing<\/span>.<\/p> 7.<\/strong> Have knowledge of the purpose of Statistics<\/span>.<\/p> 8.<\/strong> Understand basic descriptive statistics methods<\/span>.<\/p> 9.<\/strong> Understand and find probabilities<\/span>.<\/p> 10.<\/strong> Use formulas correctly<\/span>.<\/p> 11.<\/strong> Understand the concept of slope and find line equations<\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> Course No:<\/b> BUS 120 Half of a two-term integrative interdisciplinary course (with Business Fundamental Strategies – BUS 121) focusing on the interdependencies in business while providing a foundation for advanced study and a framework for defining internship and career direction. Readings, exercises, and team projects are used to develop the analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills required for business success.<\/span><\/p> Learning Outcomes 1.<\/strong> Identify the main participants, activities and strategies of business, and explain their role in the achievement of organizational objective.<\/span><\/p> 2.<\/strong> Learn to read analytically and think critically<\/span>.<\/p> 3.<\/strong> Develop interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively in teams<\/span>.<\/p> 4.<\/strong> Practice writing and oral communication skills<\/span>.<\/p> 5.<\/strong> Learn to read reports, news and cases from a business point of view<\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> Course No:<\/b> BUS 121<\/span> Half of a two-term integrative interdisciplinary course (with Business Fundamental Strategies – BUS 121) focusing on the interdependencies in business while providing a foundation for advanced study and a framework for defining internship and career direction. Readings, exercises, and team projects are used to develop the analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills required for business success.<\/span><\/p> 1.<\/strong> Identify the main participants, activities and strategies of business, and explain their role in the achievement of organizational objective<\/span>.<\/span><\/p> 2.<\/strong> Learn to read analytically and think critically<\/span>.<\/p> 3.<\/strong> Develop interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively in teams<\/span>.<\/p> 4.<\/strong> Practice writing and oral communication skills<\/span>.<\/p> 5.<\/strong> Learn to read reports, news and cases from a business point of view<\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> Course No:<\/b> MTH 126<\/span> Introduces the student to applied statistical methods used in industry and scientific applications. Emphasis will be on the practical aspects as students use descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze real data in applications of hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and linear regression and correlation. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement<\/i>.<\/span><\/p> Course No:<\/b> MTH 134<\/span> This course offers an introduction to differential and integral calculus of the single variable. The course includes the study of limits and continuity, the mean value theorem and techniques of differentiation including the chain rule. It also covers optimization, the fundamental theorem of calculus, antiderivatives and introductory integrals and their applications. Properties of transcendental functions (exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric) are explored using calculus. Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is assumed. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.<\/span><\/p> At the end of the course, students will be able to:<\/span><\/p> 1.<\/strong> Work with different types of functions.<\/span><\/p> 2.<\/strong> Understand the concepts of continuity and limits.<\/span><\/p> 3.<\/strong> Understand the concepts of derivatives and the rate of change.<\/span><\/p> 4.<\/strong> Comprehend some applications of derivatives.<\/span><\/p> 5.<\/strong> Understand the concept of antiderivative, integral and their applications.<\/span><\/p> 6.<\/strong> Relate to some real-life examples of integrals in physics, social sciences and in business.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Business Computers
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
<\/b>At the end of the course, students will be able to:<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Math Problem Solving<\/span>
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
Learning Outcomes
<\/b>At the end of the course, students will be able to:<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Business Fundamentals I
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
<\/b>At the end of the course, students will be able to:<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Business Fundamentals II<\/span>
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
Learning Outcomes
<\/b>At the end of the course, students will be able to:<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Applied Statistics<\/span>
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
Learning Outcomes
<\/b>At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1<\/strong>. Know the basic elements of statistical thinking and practice.
2.<\/strong> Be familiar with summaries and graphs of collected data in order to analyze data and draw conclusions.
3.<\/strong> Summarize numerical data using measures of central tendency, dispersion, and position.
4.<\/strong> Study linear correlation and regression.
5.<\/strong> Understand discrete and continuous probabilistic models and apply them in business, economics and the social and physical sciences. The binomial and normal probability distributions in particular.
6.<\/strong> Work with sampling distributions: of the mean and of proportion.
7.<\/strong> Use the sampling distribution of the mean and proportion to create confidence intervals.
8.<\/strong> Use hypothesis tests to make inferences about population means and proportions.
9.<\/strong> Study significant differences between two or more population proportions or means using chi-squared tests and ANOVA.
10.<\/strong> Generally, to get a sense of the power of Statistics in the face of decision making under uncertainty.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>
<\/span>Course Title:<\/b> Calculus<\/span>
<\/span>Credits:<\/b> 3 US (6 ECTS)<\/span><\/p>
Catalog Description<\/b><\/p>
Learning Outcomes
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