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MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(MGSC)
MGSC
301
Statistics for Business and Economics I
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode: *Individualized
study. Grouped study. e-Class®.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: MGSC 301 cannot be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for MATH 215.
Téluq Equivalency: STA 1001.
This course is the first of two courses in business statistics.
The objective behind MGSC 301 is to familiarize you with fundamental
concepts and techniques in statistics. It introduces descriptive
and inferential statistical tools to test hypotheses and support
managerial decision-making. The course discusses concepts such
as mean, standard deviation, variance, statistical inference,
probabilities, and confidence intervals. The concepts you learn
in this course are not only useful for many business and non-business
applications, but they also provide the background for studies
in MGSC 312. Credits earned in MGSC 301 may be applied toward
the Canadian Operational Research Society diploma.
MGSC
312
Statistics for Business and Economics II
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. grouped
study. e-Class®.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: MGSC 301 or MATH 215.
This course follows MGSC 301. It covers a variety of statistical
techniques and illustrates how they can be applied to support
business decision-making. The course covers topics such as test
of independence, ANOVA, regression analysis, price indices, forecasting,
and quality control, and provides hands-on experience in using
MS Excel to perform these statistical techniques. Credits earned
in MGSC 312 may be applied toward the Canadian Operational Research
Society diploma.
MGSC
368
Introduction to Production and Operations Management
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study. e-Class®.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: MGSC 301 or MATH 215. Students should be comfortable
with basic algebra.
Téluq Equivalency: ADM 1420.
This course provides an introduction to the functional area of
production and operations management (POM), as practised in manufacturing
and services industries. It covers fundamental concepts in POM
including, but not limited to, capacity planning, product design,
facilities layout, aggregate planning, forecasting, and line balancing.
Credits earned in MGSC 368 may be applied toward the Canadian
Operational Research Society diploma.
MGSC
369
Service Operations Management
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: MGSC 301 or MATH 215.
MGSC 369 takes the knowledge you have learned in MGSC 368 one
step further and applies it to the services sector. The course
focuses on the behavioural, qualitative, and quantitative skills
managers need to operate service organizations. The course covers
topics such as characteristics of services, forecasting demand
for services, design of services, process planning, and facilities
layout.
MGSC
405
Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: MGSC 301 or MATH 215.
Precluded course: None.
This is an introductory course in management science/operations
research. The course focuses on the application of quantitative
techniques to enhance the managerial decision-making process.
Special emphasis is placed on topics such as linear programming,
transportation, assignment and transshipment problems, network
models, waiting line models, and decision analysis. Credits earned
in MGSC 405 may be applied toward the Canadian Operational Research
Society diploma.
MGSC
499
Applied Projects in Management Science
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Professor approval and completion of one of
the following: MGSC 312, MGSC 368, MGSC 369, MGSC 395, MGSC 405
or equivalent.
This course is intended to allow students to pursue in depth
a special topic of interest in management science. The applied
project can take the form of case study, literature survey, field
study of an existing organization, or implementing one of the
management science techniques at an existing organization. Contact
the course professor to discuss your areas of interest before
registering. Credits earned in MGSC 499 may be applied toward
the Canadian Operational Research Society diploma.
MARKETING (MKTG)
MKTG
396
Introduction to Marketing
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode: *Individualized
study. Grouped study. e-Class®.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded courses: MKTG 396 cannot be taken for credit
if credit has already been obtained for ADMN 256 or MKTG 398.
This course explores all aspects of marketing, breaking it down
into the nature of the product (and services), pricing, place
(distribution), and promotion. The course also explores the larger
marketing environment and competitive forces at work, and the
role of customers in all marketing activities.
MKTG
406
Consumer Behaviour
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study. Grouped
study. e-Class®.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in marketing.
Consumers are bombarded with advertisements and messages encouraging
them to buy products. How do people process all these messages?
What makes one person buy a red sports car while another prefers
a blue bicycle? This course delves into how consumers process
information and make decisions in an increasingly complex world.
MKTG
414
International Marketing and Exporting
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study. Video component.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in marketing.
This is a senior-level course that will familiarize students
with the complexities and challenges of marketing goods and services
in a global context. It focuses attention on the impact of culture
on the development of an international marketing strategy at the
micro or firm level.
MKTG
440
Marketing Strategy
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study. e-Class®. Video
component.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in marketing.
Developing a marketing strategy involves a comprehensive analysis
of a firm's customers, products, competitors, markets, resources,
and technology. Students will examine the various components involved
in developing marketing strategies in times of rapid economic
and technological change. This course encourages students to apply
and extend the concepts and theories from MKTG 396 and is an excellent
course for people in marketing careers.
MKTG 466
Marketing Research
3Applied Studies
Delivery Mode:
*Individualized study. Grouped
study.
*Note: This course may be offered online or online-enhanced. Confirm
status before registering.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in marketing, such as
MKTG 396.
In today's rapidly changing world, high quality information about
the marketing environment can make the difference between business
success and failure. This course explores a variety of methods
used by marketers to collect information about their customers
and environment that can be used to make effective decisions about
what features to include in new or existing products, how to price
them, where to sell, who to market them to, and how.
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH
100
Developmental Mathematics
0Science
Delivery Mode: Individualized
study.
Prerequisite: None.
This zero-credit course is designed to introduce students to
the basic mathematical skills needed to understand, analyse, and
solve mathematical problems encountered in courses taken at the
university level. Students are expected to be able to perform
basic arithmetic operations with easeaddition, subtraction,
multiplication and divisionand have some familiarity with
fractions and algebraic operations. Students who have not taken
any mathematics for some time or who feel that their basic skills
might be weak should consider taking MATH 100. Students wanting
a review for credit should take MATH 244. If you feel uncertain
which course to choose, consult the course coordinator.
MATH
101
Transitional Mathematics
0Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 30.
This zero-credit course is an implementation of the Transitional
Mathematics program developed in conjunction with Alberta Learning.
(Refer to the Alberta Learning FAQ page for more details.) It is designed to allow students with credit in Applied Mathematics 30 from an accredited
high school to continue their studies in mathematics to prepare
for post-secondary studies. This course will allow students to
continue in post-secondary studies in programs otherwise requiring
Pure Mathematics 30 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
This course implements a cross-section of the pure mathematics
10-20-30 curriculum, emphasizing algebra and covers subjects such
as functions and functional algebra, polynomials, linear equations,
inequalities, and trigonometry. Mature students requiring a more
general upgrading course in mathematics are strongly encouraged
to consider MATH 100 instead.
MATH
209
Finite Mathematics
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized-study online.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to teach students the basics of mathematical
concepts such as linear algebra, statistics, and combinatorics.
It is intended as a prerequisite for MATH 309.
MATH
215
Introduction to Statistics
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study. Grouped
study. Video component.
Prerequisite: Students need fundamental mathematical skills,
chiefly the ability to do algebra.
Precluded course: MATH 215 cannot be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for MGSC 301.
This course gives students a working knowledge and understanding
of descriptive and inferential statistics and how statistics is
applied in the sciences, social sciences, and business.
MATH 216
Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study. Computer
access required.
Prerequisite: Students should have a fundamental understanding
of mathematics and basic modern computer skills.
Precluded course: MATH 216 may not be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for MGSC 301 or MATH 215.
This course uses a modern statistics package to enhance the understanding
of introductory statistical analysis. In addition to knowledge
of the basic techniques used in statistics, students will learn
how these techniques are applied to real data and how to solve
real problems using computers (access to a Windows-based PC-compatible
computer is required). This course will most benefit those with
a fundamental understanding of mathematics and basic modern computer
skills. The subject matter is very similar to that of MATH 215,
which is a course based only on print materials.
MATH
244
Business Mathematics
3Science
Delivery
Mode: Individualized study.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to the mathematics of business
and finance. It provides a basic knowledge of algebraic and statistical
methods and focuses on their application in day-to-day accounting
and managerial problems. Students without high school mathematics
or its equivalent may experience difficulty with the course. Topics
covered include equations; graphical methods, progressions, binomial
theorem; set theory, probability; vectors; simple and compound
interest; and investment decision making (amortization, sinking
funds, and perpetuities).
MATH
265
Introduction to Calculus I
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: A senior high school math course or other pre-calculus
course or equivalent is recommended but not required. Students should
have a deep understanding of basic algebra.
Precluded course: MATH 265 cannot be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for MATH 212.
This is an introductory calculus course. Topics covered include
real numbers, functions, continuity and limits, derivatives, curve
sketching, optimization and extremals, applications of the derivative,
anti-derivatives, integrals, and areas.
MATH
266
Introduction to Calculus II
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: MATH 265.
Precluded course: MATH 266 cannot be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for MATH 212.
This course is a continuation of MATH 265. Topics covered include
definite and indefinite integrals, special functions (logrithmic
and exponentials, as well as trigonometric and hyperbolic), techniques
of integration, area and volume integrals, arc length, infinite
series, convergence of series, power series, and Taylor's formula.
MATH
270
Linear Algebra I
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: None.
MATH 270 is suggested for Science and Administrative Studies
programs. Topics covered include systems of linear equations,
matrices, vectors in two and three dimensions, linear vector spaces,
and applications of linear algebra.
MATH
271
Linear Algebra II
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: MATH 270.
This course continues the study of linear algebra from MATH 270.
Topics covered include applications of linear algebra; n-dimensional
vector spaces; the Gram-Schmidt process; orthogonal bases; change
of basis; linear transformations; geometry of linear transformations;
nullity and kernal of a linear transformation; similarity; eigen
values and eigen vectors; diagonalization; orthogonal diagonalization;
and symmetric matrices.
MATH
309
Discrete Mathematics
3Science
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: MATH 209 or MATH 270. (If MATH 270 is used
as a prerequisite, MATH 271 is recommended but not required.)
This course provides an introduction to discrete mathematics.
Topics covered include set theory; counting; logic and formal
reasoning (propositional and predicate calculus); functions and
relations, automata theory and formal languages, graphs and trees,
Boolean algebra; and aspects of combinatorial analysis.
MATH
376
Ordinary Differential Equations
3 ReadingScience
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: MATH 265 and MATH 266.
This course examines the theories, methods, and techniques of
solving first and second order differential equations and their
applications in various fields.
MATH
495-496
Mathematics Projects
3 eachScience
Delivery Mode:
Individualized study.
Prerequisite: Professor approval and at least 12 credits
(at least 3 at senior level) in the topic area.
Mathematics Projects is based on a contracted study arrangement
between the student and an approved supervisor. Students improve
their skills to choose and define problems, obtain information
from libraries or experiments, organize facts and ideas, and report
ideas and conclusions in written form. This course is for students
who wish to carry out projects in mathematics or to obtain formal
recognition of mathematics-related skills and training they have
received on the job. A student may do one three-credit project
(MATH 495) or two three-credit projects (MATH 495 and MATH 496).
Registration may take place any time during the year. Before registering,
the student must submit an acceptable project proposal (to obtain
a project proposal form contact the professor). These courses
are excluded from the Challenge for Credit Policy.
MUSIC (MUSI)
(See also HUMN 285, HUMN
286, HUMN 421, and HUMN
423.)
MUSI
267
Sound and Sense: Listening to Music
3Humanities
Delivery Mode: Individualized
study. Audio component.
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: MUSI 267 cannot be taken for credit if
credit has already been obtained for HUMN 269.
Cross-listed: MUSI 267 is listed under two different disciplines,
Music and History. MUSI 267 cannot be taken for credit (towards
a credential) if credit has already been obtained for HIST 267.
This is an introductory course in music appreciation for non-musicians.
Its general objective is to enhance students' aesthetic perception
of music by examining music of all types. Specifically, it will
help students to begin an exploration of music of all cultures
and historical periods; to become aware of the common features
of all music; to acquire a basic music vocabulary; to identify
a number of pieces aurally; and to write descriptively, analytically,
and comparatively about music.
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