CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 317

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MATH 132 Finite Mathematics

3 (3,0,0,0)

Topics include symbolic logic, set theory, and probability

theory applied to the analysis of business and social science

problems. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 or

MATH 128 all with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory

ACT/SAT/Placement Test score.

MATH 170 Mathematics of Finance

3 (3,0,0,0)

A mathematical study of interest annuities, sinking funds,

depreciation, amortization and other topics related to busi-

ness problems. Prerequisite: MATH 096 or 1-1/2 units of

high school algebra; BUS 116B recommended. (Same as

BUS 170).

MATH 176 Introductory Calculus for

Application in Business

and Social Sciences

4 (4,0,0,0)

Differentiation and integration of algebraic functions with

applications to the analysis of business and social science

problems. Prerequisites: Placement Test or MATH 124 or

MATH 126 or equivalent.

MATH 181 Calculus I

4 (4,0,0,0)

Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcen-

dental functions with applications. Prerequisite: MATH

126 and MATH 127 or MATH 128 all with a grade of C or

better; or a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score.

MATH 182 Calculus II

4 (4,0,0,0)

Topics include further applications and techniques of inte-

gration with applications, polynomial approximations,

sequences, and series. Prerequisite: MATH 181 with a

grade of C or better; or a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement

Test score.

MATH 211B Advanced Mathematics

for Electronics

4 (4,0,0,0)

An advanced course focusing on the mathematics that sup-

ports RADAR theory, circuit theory and telecommunica-

tions theory. The course will include conic sections, trigo-

nometric functions and vectors, matrices, analytic geometry,

and the introduction to differential and integral calculus,

applications of first and second order differential equations

in electronics, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisites:

MATH 111B and ET 132B or Instructor permission.

MATH 251 Discrete Mathematics I

3 (3,0,0,0)

Topics include fundamental principles of logic and proof

methods, elements of set theory, equivalence relations and

partitions, counting techniques, mathematical induction,

cardinality, power set, inclusion-exclusion principle,

Cartesian product, pigeonhole principle, binomial theorem,

probability and expectation. Prerequisite: MATH 127 or

equivalent; and corequisite: MATH 181 or equivalent.

MATH 283 Calculus III

4 (4,0,0,0)

Topics include vectors, differentiation and integration of

vector valued functions, multi-variable calculus, partial

derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications.

Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a grade of C or better; or a

satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score.

MATH 285 Differential Equations

3 (3,0,0,0)

Theory and techniques for constant and variable coefficient

ordinary linear differential equations. Also included are a

number of non-linear types of ordinary differential equa-

tions. Emphasis will be on those differential equations aris-

ing from modeling real world phenomena. Prerequisite:

MATH 182 with a grade of C or better.

Mechanical Engineering

ME 242 Dynamics

3 (3,0,0,0)

Engineering analysis of bodies in motion in both two and

three dimensions; analysis of the kinematic and kinetic

principles for both particles and rigid bodies; the develo-

ment and utilization of the concepts of force and accelera-

tion, work, energy, impulse, momentum and impact.

Prerequisites: CEE 241 (formerly CEG 206) and PHYS 180

and PHYS 180L and MATH 182.

Management

MGT 100B Practical Human Relations

for Business

3 (3,0,0,0)

Study of human factors involved in business and manage-

ment with emphasis upon mutual responsibilities and com-

munication problems of employees, managers and cus-

tomers. Team activities.

MGT 103 Small Business Management 3 (3,0,0,0)

Topics covered include start-up, financial and administrative

controls, marketing programs, management techniques,

legal and governmental relationships. All aspects of operat-

ing a business will be thoroughly discussed.

MGT 120B Introduction to Public Sector

Administration

3 (3,0,0,0)

Examines the relationship between public sector policies

and the world of business. Surveys the public sector regu-

lating advertising, products, production, mergers, competi-

tion and marketplace restrictions.

MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 (3,0,0,0)

Topics covered include fundamentals and principles of

management, administrative policies, objectives and proce-

dures and problems of organization control and leadership.

MGT 212 Leadership and

Human Relations

3 (3,0,0,0)

Focus is on understanding and managing human behavior in

organizations. Developing a better understanding of one’s

self as a leader and exploring some of the more effective

ways of leading others.

MGT 235 Organizational Behavior 3 (3,0,0,0)

Topics include concepts, theories and case studies concern-

ing the behavior of people in modern business organiza-

tions. Prerequisite: MGT 201.