Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics prepares students for the fundamental principles of algebra, geometry, functions and statistics, and finite mathematics applied to other disciplines.

3 semester credits. Mathematics is often seen as difficult to master. It often seems so abstract that people seek to avoid it. Math, however, lies at the very foundations of the modern world and we avoid it at our peril. This course aims to put the everyday world back in math by exploring it through approachable, practical examples and putting the uses of math in context. Through lectures and engaging activities such as labs, and tutorial exercises, and demonstrations, students will directly experience the simple logical rules and the reasons behind the rules that give math its universal applicability and appeal for any student engaged in academic studies.

3 semester credits. In this course, students will be exposed to the foundations of calculus. They will engage in the study of limits, derivative rules, integration, and a variety of applications. Topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, their derivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and area in the plane. The course has an extensive practical aspect, which consolidates theory by solving problems and exercises, and sketching graphs.

3 semester credits. This course focuses on discrete mathematics and logic. Topics include counting, sets, sequences, recurrence relations, induction and strong induction, proof structures, graphs, trees, divisibility, and congruence. Students will familiarize with the theories and rules at the basis of discrete mathematics and consolidate their understanding through a variety of exercises interlocking the course concepts.

3 semester credits. This course features topics that demonstrate basic mathematical ideas used to analyze and problem solve questions of individual or societal need. Topics include mathematical logic, sets, counting techniques, probability, statistics, and geometry.

3 semester credits. In this course, students will be exposed to the foundations of calculus. They will engage in the study of functions in order to then identify how to define and employ limits of functions, derivatives, and integrals. The course has an extensive practical aspect, which consolidates theory by solving problems and exercises, and sketching graphs. The importance of calculus and the essential role it plays in many disciplines, such as physical and biological sciences, economics, and even social sciences, will be emphasized.

3 semester credits. This course serves to develop an understanding of calculus. The first half of the course focuses on the application of derivatives and integrals, including: limits at infinity and asymptotes, determining the volumes of solids, and exponential growth and decay. During the second half, emphasis is placed on differential equations, separable equations, logistic equations, sequences and series. Students will continuously bridge theory and practice, while becoming more familiar with the significance of calculus in the analysis of real life scenarios related to physics, economics, and sociology.

3 semester credits. The course develops skills in scheduling and controlling costs in project management, which can face challenges related to time, human resources, materials, budget, project specifications, and deadlines. The concept of financial planning for businesses and organizations, including a special emphasis on hospitality structures, asks students to consider the development of budgets, identifying/forecasting potential problems to avoid profit loss, flexible vs. static budgets to control costs, and types of cost control analysis. Prerequisites: Hospitality Accounting or Restaurant Management, or equivalent.