This course will help students sharpen critical thinking skills by applying scientific methods to help them make informed business decisions. Topics include research design; sampling; data collection, analysis and interpretation; report preparation; and ethics of business research. To be taken early in the program.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: Info Security Management, MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
QUAN 6610 - Designing, Managing, and Improving Operations
This course provides students with quantitative tools to solve business problems. They will learn how to use the best available data to generate optimum solutions. Optimization, experiment design, and statistical quality control are covered.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
A study of the various aspects of marketing (advertising, public relations, online marketing, consumer behavior) of interest to lower-division undergraduate students from a variety of majors and colleges.
An introduction to the basic principles of marketing and the marketing environment, with a focus on understanding ethical planning, implementing, and controlling marketing activities on a local, national, and global scale.
This course examines the decision-making process of individual and organizational buyers. It examines both target market selection and segmentation, drawing on concepts from economics, psychology, and sociology, and relating behavior issues to strategic planning.
Identification and analysis of concepts and practices of successful retailing management. Includes environmental and opportunity assessments; sales promotion and customer services; organizational and merchandise decisions; accounting controls; and leadership.
Introduction to sales concepts and techniques and how to apply them in a myriad of selling situations. Management and evaluation of the sales force are also included.
This course is designed as an introduction to the hospitality industry for first and second year business and non-business students to learn about different areas of hospitality management including tourism, arts, entertainment, food service and lodging industries. Major concepts provide a broad foundation of current knowledge about the world’s largest industry and related career opportunities.
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices involved with planning, staging and coordinating events, a specialty area within the practice of hospitality administration, public relations or general marketing. Major concepts provide a broad understanding of events from small celebrations to large corporate events. These concepts range from creative planning to strategic and fiscal analysis, within careers ranging from corporate meeting planners to governmental or entrepreneurial opportunities.
Social Media Marketing reviews basic marketing concepts that apply to any marketing business utilizing social media outlets. The course will give students the hands-on information they need to initially market a business, and introduce them to methods to keep a business, and their skills, at the forefront. Topics will include theoretical foundations and the ‘how to’ tips that yield social media marketing success. Students will learn how to build online marketing that is essential for new businesses including a social media marketing plan.
The service sector makes up more than two-thirds of the U.S. economy, and includes many industries important to the Augusta area such as healthcare, banking, tourism/hospitality, and insurance. This course emphasizes the differences in products and services and explores successful strategies for marketing in service industries.
Study and practice of planning, designing, organizing, executing, analyzing, reporting, and evaluating and controlling marketing research activities as an aid to effective and efficient managerial marketing decisions.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MKTG3700 >= C and (MATH2210 >= C or MATH3110 >= C)
An examination of the marketing decision-making process within the corporate strategic planning framework. The course explores strategic planning tools and assesses their strengths and weaknesses in helping attain long-range corporate objectives.
This course is designed as an overview of the broad range of facilities encompassed within the Hospitality Administration arena. Each type of facility or resort has a distinct mission and set of challenges. Major concepts provide an understanding of unique challenges but also common areas of concern including development, guest profiles and front-line employee-guest interaction. Within the broad categories of mountain-based, water-based, and sports based facilities are dozens of subsets including ski resorts, marinas and golf resorts. Global management careers range from general managers and marketing directors to membership managers and entertainment directors.
MKTG 4770 - Product Innovation and Product Marketing
Examines how the elements of the marketing mix are affected by technological choice, design trade-off, licensing, purchase of technology, and timing and entry into the marketplace. The management of R & D activities is discussed and its impact on marketing strategy.
A course and/or directed study of a major issue, practice, or problem in the area of marketing. Content to be decided basedon needs and professional objectives of students and the expertise and availability of faculty.
This course places quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. It emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined.
A symbolically intensive functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included. Prerequisite(s): SATM 480 (ACT 20) or higher or placement.
A rigorous study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, primarily intended to prepare science and mathematics majors for calculus.
An introductory mathematics course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of numbers and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving will be used and discussed.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH1001 >= D or MATH1111 >= D or MATH1113 >= D or MATH1101 >= D or MAT107 >= D
An introduction to calculus including limits and continuity, derivatives of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications of derivatives, and basic integration.
An introduction to calculus including limits and continuity, derivatives of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications of derivatives, and basic integration. This is an Honors Course.
A continuation of calculus including applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences, series, and polar coordinates.
A study of calculus on multivariate functions. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, parametric equations, partial differentiation, multiple integration with applications, line integrals, and Green’s theorem.
A course meant to serve as a transition to advanced courses in mathematics. Topics covered include logical connectives, the algebra of propositions, quantification, and basic properties of sets, relations, and orders.
A study of frequency distributions of data, graphical and numerical presentations of data, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation and goodness of fit. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 2210 and MATH 3110.)
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= D or MATH1001 >= D or MATH1220 >= D or MATH1113 >= D or MATH2011 >= D or MATH1101 >= D
A study of frequency distributions of data, graphical and numerical presentations of data, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation and goodness of fit. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 2210 and MATH 3110.) This is an Honors Course.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= D or MATH1001 >= D or MATH1220 >= D or MATH1113 >= D or MATH2011 >= D or MATH1101 >= D
Further study of simple and multiple linear regression and correlation, study of experimental design, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and non-parametric statistics, categorical analysis and time series.
A study of first-order and linear second-order differential equations with applications. Topics include solution techniques, qualitative behavior, numerical methods, Laplace transformations, and the use of series.
A study of frequency distributions of data, graphical and numerical summaries of data, basic probability, random variables and their probability distributions, sampling techniques and sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation, and statistical quality control and forecasting techniques. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 2210 and MATH 3110.)
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: (MATH1220 >= D or MAT122 >= D) or (MATH2011 >= D or MAT201 >= D)
A description of the applications of linear models, simple non-linear models, applied probability, and selected topics from calculus. Additional topics may include a discussion of quadratic models, conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, and Markov Chains.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH2210 >= C
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: Accounting, Applied Information Systems, Finance, Management, Management Info Systems, Marketing
MATH 3241 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers I
A study of the real number system with an emphasis on rational numbers. Topics include multiple representations of numbers, relationships between numbers, properties, operations, estimation, and flexible and varied approaches to problem solving. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
MATH 3242 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers II
A study of the fundamental concepts related to geometry. The study includes spatial visualization and reasoning, the description and classification of two- and three-dimensional shapes, angle measurement, geometric transformations, the location of points on a map or a grid, congruence and similarity. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.)
MATH 3243 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers III
This course is a study of measurement, data analysis, and probability relevant to elementary teachers. Topics include the measurement process, units of measure, measurable attributes including length, perimeter, area, and volume, data collection, statistical graphs, measures of center, and experimental and theoretical probabilities. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.)
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-EARLY-BSED-Early Childhood Education
MATH 3250 - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
This course interweaves traditional topics in statistics with elements of data analysis using popular statistical software packages. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions, categorical analysis, and simple regression, including multiple and non-linear regression. Elementary programming in a statistics environment (generally R or SAS) will be used to perform statistical analyses, make graphics, and perform simulations.
MATH 3261 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers I
A study of the real number system including multiple representations of numbers, relationships between numbers, operations, properties, and estimation. Additional topics include proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and elementary number theory. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
MATH 3262 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers II
A study of geometric concepts and measurement using nonstandard, English, and metric units. Topics include coordinate geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning, and concepts related to two- and three-dimensional objects including similarity, congruence, and transformations. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
MATH 3263 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers III
A study of functions, data analysis, and probability. Topics include understanding and representing functions, families of functions, applications of functions, methods of data collection, statistical graphs, measures of center and variation, basic inferential statistics, and experimental and theoretical probabilities. (This course will not count towards a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
A study of vector spaces including finite-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, linear equations and determinants, and eigenvalues.
A first course in enumeration. Topics include permutations and combinations of finite sets and multisets, properties of the binomial coefficients, the inclusion-exclusion formula, recurrences, generating functions, the Fibonacci sequence, and applications of Burnside’s Lemma. The idea of the combinatorial proof is emphasized throughout the course.
A study of differentiation and integration of functions on n-dimensional Euclidian space. Other topics include the elementary theory of metric spaces, infinite sequences and series, and Fourier series.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: (MATH4011 >= C or MAT401 >= C) and MATH2013 >= C
Continuous and discrete population models for single species and for interacting species (predator-prey, species in competition, symbiosis); epidemiological models (influenza, childhood diseases, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases); immunological models (tuberculosis, HIV); drug use models, marriage models (divorce prediction and marriage repair, two-sex models); parasite-host models; stochastic models and agent-based simulations.
A study of combinatorics, probability, mathematical expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate distributions, moment-generating functions, the central limit theorem, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing.
A study of game theory and decision criteria, point and interval estimation, theory and applications of hypothesis testing, non-parametric tests, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and a general introduction to experimental design.
A modern treatment of geometry primarily from the metric approach, but with some reference to the Euclidean Synthetic approach. Topics include parallelism, similarity, area, constructions, non-Euclidean and finite geometries.
A study of the positive integers including divisibility, prime numbers and the theory of congruences. Additional topics may include Fermat’s theorem, the law of quadratic reciprocity, and perfect numbers.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH2012 >= C or MATH2030 >= C or MATH3030 >= C
A study of non-linear equations, numerical integration and differentiation and numerical solution of initial value problems in ordinary differential equations.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: (CSCI1301 >= C or CSCI2060 >= C) and MATH3020 >= C and MATH3280 >= C
A study of the nature and historical origin of mathematics including analysis of the concepts of algebra, trigonometry and calculus and solution of problems pointed toward appreciation of early mathematical developments.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MATH2012 >= D or MATH2030 >= D or MATH3030 >= D
MATH 4430 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics
An exploration of topics relevant to the secondary mathematics curriculum using materials, technology, and teaching methods that model current best practices. Teaching and learning strategies will be examined in the context of national, state, and local curriculum standards. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, MATH 4211, and permission of the instructor.
A study of the field of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, limits, derivatives, analytic functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, power series, residues and poles.
An introduction to mathematical techniques used in advanced physics. Topics include Fourier series, special functions, integral transforms, boundary value problems, and partial differential equations.
This course introduces techniques of solving first-order and second-order partial differential equations, including the heat equation, wave equation and Laplace’s equation. Solution methods include characteristics, separation of variables, Green’s functions, and Fourier transforms.
MATH 4800 - Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective
This course is designed so that prospective teachers can gain a deeper understanding of the key ideas of secondary school mathematics in the areas of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Requires permission of the department chair.
A study of modern concepts in special areas of mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and approval by Mathematics Curriculum Committee.
An internship in a service-learning experience based in an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of the university and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
Individual mathematics research, a minimum of three hours per week for each semester hour credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and senior standing.
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques related to numbers, numerations systems, and numerical operations. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with graphical statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, nonparametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation.
This course is a study of the general linear statistical model and the linear hypothesis. Topics include the multivariate normal distributions of quadratic forms, and parameter estimation and hypothesis testing for full-rand regression models. Regression diagnostics and “dummy” variable coding will also be covered.
Introduction to the theoretical properties of point estimators and tests of hypotheses, sufficient statistics, likelihood, best linear unbiased estimates, elements of statistical tests, the Neyman Pearson Lemma, UMP tests, univariate normal inference, decision theory and multivariate distributions are covered.
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques related to numbers, numerations systems, and numerical operations. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts related to spatial sense, geometry and measurement. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 5241 (C or better) and permission of instructor.
MATH 5243 - Algebra, Probability and Data Analysis
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques related to algebraic thinking, probability, and making predictions and decisions through collecting, representing and analyzing data. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 5241 (C or better) and permission of instructor.
This course serves as an introduction to time-to-event (survival) data analysis. Both theory and applications are covered and methods include non-parametric, parametric, and semi-parametric (Cox model) approaches.
Fundamentals of random variables and probability theory, discrete, and continuous distributions, exponential families, joint, marginal, and conditional distributions, functions of random variables, transformation and change of variables, order statistics, convergence concepts, central limit theorem, sampling distributions.
Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, maximum likelihood and moment estimators, Bayes estimators, unbiased estimators, sufficiency and completeness, Fisher information, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, asymptotic inference, introduction to Bayesian inference.
A study of the real number system and functions. Topics include sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of differentiation and integration of functions on n-dimensional Euclidian space. Other topics include the elementary theory of metric spaces, infinite sequences and series, and Fourier series. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of the fundamental concepts of plane geometry, both metric and non-metric and an introduction to finite, coordinate, non-Euclidean and projective geometries. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Further study of advanced ring theory. An advanced study of field theory including extension fields and Galois theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6211 or permission of instructor.
A detailed study of combinatorics, probability, mathematical expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate, multivariate and conditional distributions, moment generating functions, functions of random variables, transformation and change of variables, order statistics, convergence concepts, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A brief survey of divisibility and primes followed by in-depth study of congruences, residues, Diophantine equations, number theoretic functions, Farey and continued fractions, Pell’s equation, and algebraic numbers. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MATH 6341 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers I
The first mathematics course required to receive the mathematics endorsement. Designed for individuals teaching mathematics in grades K-5, the course focuses on enhancing understanding of the concepts and techniques related to numbers, numeration, numerical operations, and algebraic thinking. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, technological tools, and a variety of print and electronic resources will be used. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MATH 6342 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers II
The second mathematics course required to receive the mathematics endorsement. Designed for individuals teaching mathematics in grades K-5, the course focuses on strengthening and enhancing educator content competency in the areas of geometry, measurement and data analysis. A variety of physical and visual materials for exploration and development of geometric concepts and spatial visualization, measurement concepts and procedures, and concepts of probability and elementary data analysis will be used. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem-based inquiry, technological tools, and a variety of print and electronic resources will be used.Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 6341 (C or better).
Further study of numerical approximations and algorithms, including the solution of non-linear equations and systems of equations, numerical differentiation and integration, interpolation and approximation, and the numerical solution of initial value problems. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
The study of the mathematics curriculum in the secondary school and the effects of research and technology on this curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of the historical origin of mathematics. Analysis of the concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Solution of problems pointed toward appreciation of early mathematical developments. Emphasis is placed on the development of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of contemporary learning theories as they relate to secondary mathematics and teaching strategies including technology and other aids. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of elementary functions of a complex variable, limits, derivatives, analytic functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, power series, poles, residues, applications of residues and conformal mapping. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Further study of general topology including applications to Euclidean spaces, surfaces, topological invariants, continuous functions and homeomorphisms. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MATH 6800 - Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective
This course is designed so that teachers can gain a deeper and broader understanding of key ideas of secondary school mathematics in the areas of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate program and permission of instructor.
A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and instructor.
Introduces principles of educational design with application to student education, patient education, staff development, continuing education and clinical education.
Prerequisites: BS program enrollment.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Prerequisite: BS program enrollment.
Provides an overview of management theory, management of human and financial resources, operations, and communication skills using the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Includes application of principles of administration, personnel management, design, equipment purchasing, information systems and concepts of quality management.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Prerequisites: College Algebra, BS Program enrollment.
This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these methods through qualitative, quantitative, and evidence-based research methods for clinical and professional studies. The ethical and procedural requirements for responsible research/scholarship will also be covered.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
MLIR 4620 - Research Designs and Statistical Methods in Radiologic Sciences
Prerequisite: Elementary statistics or permission of instructor.
Introduction to fundamentals of designing research and statistical methods appropriate for allied health and radiological sciences. Teaches working knowledge of basic descriptive and inferential statistics in order to analyze relationships and differences among groups, and differentiation between experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. Students design a project and develop it into a research proposal.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Repeat Status: No
Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy