Finite Mathematics with Applications 1 (3,1,0) 3 credits

Intended primarily for Liberal Arts or Education students, MATH 1100 is not acceptable for credit in Science. The past twenty years have seen an explosive growth in the scope of mathematics so much that many of the Social Sciences are employing mathematics as a powerful research tool. This course is designed to expose students to the areas of mathematics that they are likely to require in future studies. Topics to be covered include: counting, probability, matrices, linear programming, and Markov chains or difference equations.

Prerequisite: C standing in Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12 or MATH 0510, or equivalent

Algebra 2 (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Advanced: An advanced treatment of the topics covered in MATH 0500 with the additional topics of quadratic equations, functions and graphs; rational and radical equations; inequalities and sets; and the trigonometric laws of sines and cosines.

Introduction to Algebra (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Advanced: An introduction to algebra which begins with a review of basic math skills and includes the topics of integers and rational numbers, solving and graphing linear equations and systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, radical expressions and an introduction to trigonometry. Other topics may also be covered.

Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0400, or Math 10 or equivalent, with a C+ or better or EM 11 with a B or better; or placement on the TRU entry assessment tests at an 0500 level in Math

Basic Math Skills (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Intermediate: A course of basic math skills which include a review of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentage. Additional topics include the metric system, geometry and introductory Algebra.

Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0300, or Math 9 or equivalent with a B or better; or placement on the TRU entry assessment tests at an 0400 level in Math.

Fundamental Math (8,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Fundamental: Math 0300 is an entry-level math course which focuses on operations which involve whole numbers, fractions, decimal, percent and measurement. Problem solving is practiced in all topic areas.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Prerequisite: Minimum C standing in MATH 0500 or Introductory Math 11

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Introduction to Statistics (3,1,0) 3 credits

This course is for science and forestry students who require an introduction to probability and statistical reasoning. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, probability, probability distributions, binomial and normal distributions, sample and experimental design, chi-square distribution, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Applications in science and forestry are emphasized.

Prerequisite: MATH 1140 or equivalent first semester of calculus

Calculus 1 (3,1,0) or (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course covers differential calculus for functions of one variable, with applications emphasizing the physical sciences. Topics include calculation and interpretation of limits and derivatives, curve sketching, optimization and related-rate problems, and Newton’s method. The Computer Algebra System “Maple” is introduced as a tool for calculus.

Prerequisite: At least C+ in Principles of Math 12 or MATH 1000 within the last two years or at least C+ in MATH 0610 within the last two years. In exceptional cases, for example, where a student has transferred from another educational system or has been out of school for several years, entry into MATH 1140 may be permitted based on a placement test administered (for these exceptional cases only) by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the first week of classes.

Pre-Calculus 2 (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Provincial: Builds on topics covered in MATH 0600. Also includes complex numbers, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series and an introduction to calculus. Together with MATH 0600, fulfills ABE Provincial Level (Grade 12 equivalency) requirements.

Pre-Calculus 1 (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Provincial: This course is designed to give students the necessary background to study Calculus. Topics include a review of intermediate algebra, introduction to functions, a study of linear, quadratic, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Together with MATH 0610 fulfills ABE – Provincial Level (Grade 12 equivalency) requirements.

Prerequisite: Minimum C standing in MATH 0510 or Principles of Math 11

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Note: See transfer guide for transferability to other institutions

Prerequisite: Minimum C standing in MATH 0600 or MATH 1000

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department

Pre-Calculus (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course is designed to prepare students for calculus. Topics include functional notation, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and an introduction to the derivative.

Prerequisite: Principles of Math 12, or MATH 0610, or B or better in MATH 0600

Note: Students who have never studied calculus before, or who barely satisfy the course prerequisites, are advised to register in a section vectored (5,0,0). Students who already have credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1150 or MATH 1170 may not take MATH 1140 for further credit.

Calculus for Business and Economics (3,1,0) 3 credits

This course is intended for Business and Economic students. Topics include calculation and interpretation of derivatives, curve sketching, optimization (applied to business and economics), multivariable functions (including partial derivatives, optimization and Lagrange multipliers) and antiderivatives).

Prerequisite: At least C- in MATH 1070 or at least C+ in Principles of Math 12 or MATH 1000 or MATH 0610 (any of them within the last two years). In exceptional cases, for example, where a student has transferred from another educational system or has been out of school for several years, entry to MATH 1170 may be permitted based on placement test administered (for this exceptional case only) by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the first week of classes.

Fundamentals of Mathematics for Business and Economics (3,1,0) 3 credits

This course is designed for Business and Economics students. Topics include the review of linear and non-linear functions and models (including cost, revenue, profit, demand and supply), solving linear and non-linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, difference equations and mathematics of finance (including simple and compound interest: discrete and continuous, annuities, mortgages, loans).

Prerequisite: Principles of Math 12 or MATH 1000 or MATH 0600 (any of them within the last two years). In exceptional cases, for example, where a student has transferred from another educational system or has been out of school for several years, entry to MATH 1070 may be permitted based on placement test administered (for this exceptional case only) by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the first week of classes.

Note: Students who already have credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1140, or MATH 1150 may not take MATH 1170 for further credit

Calculus 1 (3,1,0) or (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course covers differential calculus for functions of one variable, with applications emphasizing the physical sciences. Topics include calculation and interpretation of limits and derivatives, curve sketching, optimization and related-rate problems, and Newton’s method. The Computer Algebra System “Maple” is introduced as a tool for calculus.

Prerequisite: At least C+ in Principles of Math 12 or MATH 1000 within the last two years or at least C+ in MATH 0610 within the last two years. In exceptional cases, for example, where a student has transferred from another educational system or has been out of school for several years, entry into MATH 1140 may be permitted based on a placement test administered (for these exceptional cases only) by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the first week of classes.

Note: Students who have never studied calculus before, or who barely satisfy the course prerequisites, are advised to register in a section vectored (5,0,0). Students who already have credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1150 or MATH 1170 may not take MATH 1140 for further credit.

Calculus for the Biological Sciences 1 (3,1,0) or (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course covers differential calculus for functions of one variable, with applications emphasizing the biological sciences. Topics include calculation and interpretation of limits and derivatives, curve sketching, optimization problems, and Newton’s method.

Prerequisite: At least C+ in Principles of Math 12 or MATH 1000 within the last two years or at least C+ in MATH 0610 within the last two years. In exceptional cases, for example, where a student has transferred from another educational system or has been out of school for several years, entry into MATH 1150 may be permitted based on a placement test administered (for these exceptional cases only) by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the first week of classes.

Note: Students who already have credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1140, or MATH 1170 may not take MATH 1150 for further credit. Students planning to take second year Mathematics courses are encouraged to enroll in MATH 1140 and MATH 1240 or MATH 1130 and MATH 1230.

Enriched Calculus 2 (3,1,0) 3 credits

This course covers single-variable integral calculus and its applications in more depth than MATH 1240, to provide a strong foundation for further study in mathematical disciplines. It is a required course for students in the Engineering Transfer program.

Prerequisite: MATH 1130

Calculus 2 (3,1,0) or (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course covers integral calculus for functions of one variable, with applications emphasizing the physical sciences. Topics include Riemann sums, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, applications to area, volume, arc length, probability, physics, separable differential equations, and series.

Prerequisite: MATH 1140, or MATH 1130, or MATH 1150

Note: Students who already have credit for MATH 1250 may not take MATH 1240 for further credit. Students planning to take second year Mathematics courses are encouraged to enroll in MATH 1140 and MATH 1240 or MATH 1130 and MATH 1230.

Calculus for the Biological Sciences 2 (3,1,0) or (5,0,0) 3 credits

This course covers integral calculus for functions of one variable, with applications emphasizing the biological sciences. Topics include Riemann sums, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, first-order differential equations and slope fields, (applications to area, probability, logistic growth and predator-prey systems), and series.

Prerequisite: MATH 1130, or MATH 1140, or MATH 1150

Note: Students who already have credit for MATH 1240 may not take MATH 1250 for further credit. Students planning to take second year Mathematics courses are encouraged to enroll in MATH 1140 and MATH 1240 or MATH 1130 and MATH 1230.

Enriched Calculus 1 (3,1,0) 3 credits

This course covers single-variable differential calculus and its applications in more depth than MATH 1140, to provide a strong foundation for further study in mathematical disciplines. It is a required course for students in the Engineering Transfer program.

Prerequisite: A in Principles of Math 12, or admission to the Engineering program

Note: Students who already have credit for MATH 1140, MATH 1150 or MATH 1170 may not take MATH 1130 for further credit

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000

Introduction to Social Statistics (4,0,0) 3 credits

The logic and interpretation of statistical concepts and techniques in the social sciences. Specific topics include measurements, distributions, cross tabular analysis, bivariate correlation and regression, sampling, elementary probability and statistical inference.

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000

Analysis of Psychological Data (2,0,2) 3 credits

This course provides a conceptual and practical introduction to some of the types of data analysis most commonly done in psychology. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, and chi-square.

A required course for students intending to major in Psychology and recommended for students intending to take Psychology courses numbered in the 3000's or 4000's.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent.

Introduction to Psychology 2 (2,1,0) 3 credits

This course covers selected topics in contemporary psychology, including memory, intelligence and cognition, development, personality and social psychology, and mental disorders and their treatment.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 or instructor's written consent

Introduction to Psychology 1 (2,1,0) 3 credits

This course covers selected topics in contemporary psychology, including the history of psychology, methodology, heredity and learning, physiology and neuropsychology, motivation, emotion, sensation, and perception.

Prerequisite: None

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000

Economic and Business Statistics 1 (3,0,0) 3 credits

An introduction to elementary statistical techniques with emphasis on their application to business and economics.

Prerequisite: ECON 1900 or ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better), B or better in Principles of Math 11 or Applications or Math 12, or MATH 0510, or equivalent, Principles of Math 12 highly recommended, 30 credits

Principles of Macroeconomics (3,0,0) 3 credits

Topics include the determination of national income, production and employment, economic goals of the federal government and the limitation of monetary and fiscal policy in dealing with Canada's unemployment, inflation and balance of payments problems. Keynesian policy, monetarism and supply side economics will be studied in detail.

An introductory course for students who may wish to take additional courses in Economics.

Prerequisite: B or better in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12, or MATH 0510, or equivalent; Principles of Math 12 highly recommended

Principles of Microeconomics (3,0,0) 3 credits

Topics include markets, applications of supply and demand analysis, the theory of consumer behaviour and the impact of government regulations and intervention on market performance. Other topics include the theory of the firm under perfect competition, monopoly, and monopolistic competition; the principles of oligopoly; productive efficiency; the distribution of income, the role of unions and factor market performance.

An introductory course for students who may wish to take subsequent courses in Economics.

Prerequisite: B or better in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12, or MATH 0510, or equivalent; Principles of Math 12 highly recommended

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000

Biometrics (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Introduction to statistical procedures for biological research. Topics include estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, analysis of variance, and regression. The laboratory introduces computers and their use in graphical and statistical analysis.

Prerequisite: MATH 1140/1240 or MATH 1150/1250 and third year standing.

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000

Introduction to Marketing (3,0,0) 3 credits

The course is designed to provide students with an overall view of the marketing function. They will come to understand the role of marketing in society and its applications within organizations. Topics include: marketing strategy; market segmentation; planning and implementing the marketing mix (the product, price, channels of distribution, advertising and personal selling functions); and managing and controlling the marketing process.

Prerequisite: 60 credits

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BBUS 3430 and TMGT 1150

Marketing and Customer Service (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course discusses the role, concepts and principles of marketing. It examines market research and planning, product pricing and costing, packaging, promotion, service as a primary product, advertising methods, target marketing, factors in consumer preference and assessment of guest satisfaction.

Note: CONV 1060 is an alternate and equivalent course to TMGT 1150. Students cannot receive credit for both TMGT 1150 (C+ minimum) and BBUS 3430.

Event Marketing (On-line - 40 hours) 3 credits

This course reviews the concepts and tools used to design and implement a successful event marketing strategy. The focus of the course is on applying contemporary principles of strategic marketing to the process of event management. These concepts are applicable to the broadest definition of the event management industry including festivals, sporting events, community celebrations, cultural events, and arts productions. A student-defined case study further defines the application of course content.

Note: TMGT 1150 is an alternate and equivalent course to CONV 1060