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 to a grade of at least 50 percent on each of the examinations.

The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

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

Course Materials

Textbook

Registration in this course includes an electronic textbook. For more information on electronic textbooks, please refer to our eText Initiative site.

A print version of the eText may be available for purchase from the publisher through a direct-to-student link provided on the course website; you can also acquire the textbook on your own if you wish.

Other Resources

All other learning resources will be available online.

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 pass 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.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form