Mathematics (MATH) 244

Overview

MATH 244 is designed to introduce the basic mathematical skills needed to understand, analyse, and solve mathematical problems encountered in business and finance, and in investment decision making. There are no prerequisites for MATH 244; however, students are expected to be able to perform the basic arithmetic operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division—with ease, and to have some familiarity with fractions, with algebraic operations, and with some basic mathematical principles.

Outline

The course covers the following twelve topics.

Unit 1: Mathematical Operations

Unit 2: Basic Algebra

Unit 3: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages

Unit 4: Marketing Mathematics

Unit 5: Applications of Linear Equations

Unit 6: Data Analysis and Statistics

Unit 7: Principles of Simple Interest

Unit 8: Principles of Compound Interest

Unit 9: Annuities

Unit 10: Loans and Mortgages

Unit 11: Bonds and Sinking Funds

Unit 12: Investment Decisions

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 244, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the examinations. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Assignment 1	5%
Assignment 2	5%
Assignment 3	5%
Assignment 4	5%
Midterm Exam	35%
Final Exam	45%
Total	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Other materials

The course materials include a study guide, student manual, and assignment manual.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the MATH 244 challenge registration, you must the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a minimum grade of at least “C-” (60 percent) on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day, or on two consecutive days.

Part 1: Exam	Part 2: Exam	Total
50%	50%	100%

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form