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CGS MA 115: Statistics
For students needing an general statistics course for their major. It fulfills the mathematics requirement for CAS and the statistics requirement for SHA. The course covers the general concepts of tests and hypotheses, numerical and graphical summaries of univariate and bivariate data. Students work with problems involving basic probability, random variables, binomial distribution, normal distribution. One-sample statistical inference for normal means and binomial probabilities are examined. Applications in the natural sciences and social sciences.
CGS MA 120: Applied Mathematics
For students with a limited calculus background continuing into management, or for any student needing a mathematics course to fulfill the CAS mathematics requirement. The course also fulfills the applied mathematics requirement for SHA. This course covers linear equations, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, exponential functions and logarithms, elements of differential calculus, optimization, and probability. This course has applications in economics, finance, and management.
CGS MA 121: Calculus
For students continuing to management or needing an introductory calculus course for their major. Fulfills the CAS mathematics requirement. This course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable and emphasizes application over mathematical generality. Applications in the natural sciences, social sciences, and management.