Math & Statistics   

This course introduces statistical techniques to evaluate quality and analyze processes and products. The course covers fundamentals of statistics, descriptive statistics, probability, binomial probability distribution, normal probability distribution, inferential statistics, and linear regression analysis. Students will be able to practice mathematical formulae as they relate to statistical methods as well as apply Excel to solve statistical problems. The course will develop skills of statistical analysis and decision-making. No Textbook Required.

Software Required: MS Excel

This course provides a review of basic arithmetic and algebra as well as providing students with mathematical tools and concepts needed for other college courses and in future employment. This course is to prepare students for later courses in Marketing, Business, Financial Planning, Accounting, Purchasing and Insurance. Textbook required.

Software Required: Word 2000 or higher.

Throughout this course you will learn about various approaches to basic statistical methods. This course covers regression analysis, probabilities and distributions, sampling, statistical estimation and hypotheses testing. You will demonstrate various skills including problem solving, organization, troubleshooting, and analysis. Prerequisite: Business Math. Textbook Required; Students MUST purchase the textbook from their home college bookstore. There is an APLIA code specific to the College textbook. 

Software Required: Word 2000 or higher, Excel 2010 or higher.

The basic concepts of calculus are introduced through an emphasis on applications and examples. Topics include limits, simple derivatives, derivatives of trigonometric and logarithmic functions, applications of derivatives, curve sketching, integration, and applications of integration. Prerequisite: Technical Mathematics II or equivalent. Textbook required. Software Required: Acrobat Reader (.pdf).

This advanced course in calculus contains some special methods of integration, Maclaurin, Taylor and Fourier series, various types of first and second order differential equations, an introduction to Laplace transforms, and applications to the electrical/electronics area. Prerequisite: Calculus or equivalent. Textbook required.

This course is designed to provide students with the skills, terminology and the understanding of concepts in basic arithmetic and the metric system and to encourage good study habits and the ability to work independently.  The main topics covered are: operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, operations with percents, solving applied problems involving percents, know and perform conversion between SI units, conversion between SI units and British or US units of measurement. Textbook required.

Students use various types of graphs to present information. Students are introduced to basic measures of central tendencies and dispersions for both sample and population. Students are able to use these basic statistical measures to make reasonable business decisions. Students are also able to use time-series and simple linear regression knowledge to perform short-term forecasting using a statistical package as a tool. They also use the consumer price index to find the purchasing power of a dollar and real wages. Students use knowledge of basic mathematical functions to describe business relationships and build models. Students engage in a review of basic mathematics concepts. They are able to apply knowledge of linear and quadratic functions and constrained optimization to practical business situations. Students are able to apply linear programming techniques to business applications. Students integrate business functions with Excel functions. Software Required: Excel & Word.

NOTE: This course has mandatory chats. Textbook required.

This advanced QuickBooks Online Level 2 course addresses the needs of those who desire a deeper look at QuickBooks extended capabilities as well as cloud application possibilities  . In addition to reviewing the skills and knowledge required for daily small business accounting needs, students will learn how to streamline processes and support their accounting records for tax and audit purposes. Students will learn about QuickBooks Accountant connections, examine various integration applications to streamline processes, meet specialized business needs, and take a deeper look at the QuickBooks Reporting Centre and how it supports business performance analysis. Prerequisite: QuickBooks Online Textbook Required.

Software Required: Online version of Quickbooks required

The following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control.

Prerequisite: First year math course.

Textbook required.

Software Required: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. MInstructions: Students must purchase Minitab License rentals online. They will be required to provide a campus email address or other proof of academic status. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.

This course is oriented towards applications of differentiation and integration to analyze and solve problems of electrical and electronics circuits and signals. Topics covered include: limits, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions and their applications, integration of algebraic and transcendental functions and its applications and selected methods of integration. Prerequisite: Math course, which covers algebra, linear, quadratic and higher degree equations, systems of equations, exponents, radicals and complex numbers, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, vectors and oblique triangles and plane analytic geometry. Textbook required. Software Required:Pearson's My Math Lab (accompanying A. J. Washington text: Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus, SI version, 10th edition).

This course introduces students to the applications of differentiation and integration in selected areas of calculus. Topics covered include theory and applications of Maclaurin, Taylor and Fourier series, linear differential equations, functions of two and more variables, double integrals, Laplace transform and introduction to Fourier transform. Prerequisite: Technical Calculus I or equivalent course. Textbook Required.

Software Required: Pearson's My Math Lab program (accompanying A. J. Washington text: Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus).

This first-level mathematics course for engineering technology programs begins with a review of fundamental concepts, arithmetic operations, and units of measure. This is followed by an in-depth study of basic algebra, trigonometric and other functions, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite: Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Textbook required.

This course is a continuation of Technical Mathematics for engineering technology students.  Topics of study include a more detailed view of exponents and radicals, plane analytic geometry, geometry, complex numbers, and functions including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course also includes an introduction to statistics. The goals of this course are, first to show that mathematics does play a most important role in the development and understanding of the various fields of technology and, secondly to ensure that students acquire the mathematical and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and solve engineering technology problems. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Technical Mathematics.