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Actuarial Science

CS 104 Computers and Programming with FORTRAN
3 hrs. See description below.

CS 106 Introduction to Programming and Computer Science
3 hrs. See description below.

 MTH 121 Calculus I
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA) See description below.

MTH 122 Calculus II
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA) See description below.

MTH 207 Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications
3 hrs.
Matrix algebra, determinants, theory of simultaneous equations, vector spaces, bases, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, transformations, and applications. Prerequisite: MTH 122, or consent of instructor.

MTH 223 Calculus III
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA)
Topics in vectors; calculus of functions of several variables; multiple integrals; vector calculus. Prerequisite: grade C or better in MTH 122.

MTH 325, 326
3 hrs. each
Probability and statistical concepts, theory, and applications: random variables, sampling, central limit theorem, theories of estimation and the testing of hypotheses, linear models, and nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: MTH 223; MTH 325 required for MTH 326.

MTH 510 Numerical Method I
3 hrs.
Introduction to numerical and computational aspects of various mathematical topics: finite precision, solutions of non-linear equations, interpolation, approximation, linear systems of equations, and integration. Cross listed as CS 510. Prerequisites: CS104 or 106; MTH 207 and 223.

MTH 511 Numerical Method II
3 hrs.
Continuation of CS/MTH 510: further techniques of integration, ordinary differential equations, numerical linear algebra, nonlinear systems of equations, boundary value problems, and optimization. Cross listed as CS 511. Prerequisites: MTH 224 or 345; CS/MTH 510.

IME 313 Operation Research I
3 hrs.
Philosophy and techniques of operations research. Emphasis on elementary model building and concepts of optimizaiton. Structure of problem solving ; linear programming transportation and assignment algorithms; game theory; network analysis; branch and bound theory; dynamic programming; decision theory involing one-stage prolems. Prerequisite: MTH 223.

IME 314 Operation Research II
3 hrs.
Probabilistic models of operations research: inventory theory, Markov chains, queuing theory, and simulation. Prerequisites: Min. grade of C in IME 311, 313.
 
 

Finance

CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems with BASIC
3 hrs.
Fundamental concepts of computer programming and design of algorithms. Problem solving using BASIC. Introduction to flow chart language and use of sotware packages. Functional limitations and capacities of computers.

CS 104 Computers and Programming with FORTRAN
3 hrs. See description below.

CS 106 Introduction to Programming and Computer Science
3 hrs. See description below.

MTH 116 Brief Calculus with Applications II
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA)
Continuation of MTH115. Includes trig functions, integration techniques, series, differential equations, and multivariable calculus. Prerequisites: C or better in MTH 115; MTH 110 (trigonometry).

 MTH 122 Calculus II
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA) See description below.

Actuarial Science or Finance

CS 104 Computers and Programming with FORTRAN
3 hrs.
Problem solving and algorithm implementation using FORTRAN: formatted I/O, arrays, character data, and subprograms. Assignments in numerical and non-numerical applications. Prerequisite: MTH 105 or 109 or equivalent.

CS 106 Introduction to Programming and Computer Science
3 hrs.
Problem solving, algorithm development, and implementation using modern structured programming language. Software design methodologies. Introduction to Bradley University computer science software development environment. Programming language features: primitive and structured data types, data description, data and sequence control mechanisms, subprograms. In-depth introduction to computer science. Prerequisite: MTH 109 or MTH 112 or equivalent.

MTH 121 Calculus I
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA)
Topics in analytic geometry; limits; continuity; differentiation; introduction to integration; applications. Prerequisites: qualifying entrance and/or math precalculus placement scores; or grade of C or better in MTH 112.

MTH 122 Calculus II
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA)
Topics in Calculus of logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; techniques of integration; analytic geometry; indeterminate forms; improper integrals; infinite series. Prerequisit: grade of C of better in MTH 121.

International Business

HIS 103 Non-Western Civilization: Russian History
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Russian and Soviet history from its origins to the present. Major features of pre-modern, modern, and contemporary Russian civilization.

HIS 104 Non-Western Civilization: The Middle East Since Muhammad
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
History of the Middle East from the time of the prophet Muhammad to the present. Pre-modern, modern, and contemporary Middle East.

HIS 105 Non-Western Civilization: Latin America
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Major social, economic, and political institutions and forces that have shaped Latin American society. Emphasis on socioeconomic changes in the 20th century that have polarized the social class structure and encouraged political upheaval.

HIS 107 Non-Western Civilization: Modern Japan, 1860-Present
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
The rise of modern Japan: The growth of Japanese power and its influence in the world economy.

IS 103, 104 Introduction to International studies
3 hrs. each
International relations; macro and micro levels of analysis.

IS 182 Fundamentals of Contemporary Asian Civilization
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Civilization and tradition cultures of Asia; origins of fundamental values in indigenous Asian ways of life.
 

IS 240 African Civilizations: Africa and the African Diaspora
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Experiences of Africans and their descendants in the Diaspora within a worldwide historical context. Similarities and differences in aesthetics, economics, ideologies, and socio-political considerations.

IS 285 East Asia in the Modern World
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam: culture, society, institutions, ideas, and external relations, and contributions to universal human knowledge and experience.

IS 318 United State-East Asian Relations
3 hrs.
U.S. relations with selected countries in Asia; emphasis on modes of involvement.

IS 322 Latin America in the International System
3 hrs.
Relationships among Latin American nations, the United States, and other powers: international division of labor and the structures formed by it. Emphasis on historical development of Latin American dependence. Prerequisite: IS 275 or consent of instrutor.

IS 323 Problems in Latin American Development
3 hrs.
Examination of special areas and topics to promote understanding of contemporary Latin American developmental policies, and efforts presently underway to render Latin american states more independent from the U.S. through economic and political action. Prerefquisite: IS 275 or consent of instructor.

IS 330 European Nations in International Affairs:
Cooperation and the European Union
3 hrs.
Current inter-European relations and regional organizaitons; emphasis on significance in contemporary world affairs.

IS 331 European Nations in International Affairs:
Conflict and European Security
3 hrs.
Current inter-European relations and regional organizaitons; emphasis on significance in contemporary world affairs.

IS 340 Africa in the International System
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Efforts of African states to develop their societies and reclaim their heritage: premises and assumptions of African social systems; past culture and culture in the making; domestic politics and foreign relations.

IS 353 Russian Foreign Policy
3 hrs.
Evolution of major elements of Russian foreign policy, impact of communist past, current post-communist attitudes and policies toward the world, analysis of foreign policies of other post-Soviet Slavic states.

IS 355 Imperial Russian
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Overview of early Russian development: major socio-political and economic aspects of the Czarist period. Emphasis on imperialist expansionism from the 16th centrury to the Bolshevik Revolution.

IS 359 Russo-Chinese Relations
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of Russian and Chinese geopolitical interests; review of past conflicts and their impact on world affairs.

IS 363 The Middle East Nations in International Affairs
3 hrs.
Contemporary problems of the Middle East: Arab-Israeli conflict, inter-Arab rivalries, pressure of terrorism, role of oil. Impacts of Middle Eastern issues on international affairs.

IS 373 The South and Southeast Asian Nations in International Affairs
3 hrs.
Nations of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia: mutual relations and respective positions in would affairs.

IS 381 East Asian International Relations
3 hrs.
International relations East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) from its opening to the Western World to the present.

IS 385 Problems of Contemporary Asia
3 hr.
Seminar: various issues and problems of contemporary Asia; emphasis on global impact.

IS 420 The Caribbean States in the International System
3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. NW)
Caribbean economic and social development; emphais on the contemporary period. Understanding intrareginal dynamics and the area's international relations; analysis of impact of the international economic system on the domestic and foreign policies of Caribbean governments; analysis of the racial dimension of Carribbean societies. Prerequisite: IS 275 or consent of instructor.

IS 440 Problems in Southern African Development
3 hrs.
Selected problems in /african development and international relations: nationalism, ideology, foreign policies and relations, international institutions, multinational corporations, liberation movements, ethnicity, national integration, and urbanization. Prerequisite: IS 340 or consent of instructor.

IS 448 African and Black Thought and Ideology
3 hrs.
Key texts in African, Antillean, and Afro-American social thought and philisophy, as valued elements in humanity's quest for answers, solutions, and coherence. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

Management and Administration

PLS 317 International Law
3 hr.
Nature, sources, and development of international law as it has been invoked in diplomatic practices, international adjudications, and national courts. Prerequisite: PLS 208 or consent of instructor.

PLS 459 Constitutional Law
3 hrs.
Position of the Superme Court in American system of government as both symbol and instrument of power. Case method. Prerequisites: PLS 105; junior standing.

PLS 460 Constitutional Law
3 hrs.
Supreme Court as one of the policy making agencies of the federal government. Relationship between citizen and governmen in civil, property, and political rights. Prerequisite: PLS105; junior standing.

PSY 310 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3 hrs.
Job analysis, psychological testing, interviewing, performance appraisal, employment law, leadership, movtivation, training, job satisfaction, organizational theory, and research methods. Prerequisites: PSY 103 or 104; PSY 205 or equivalent.

PSY 411 Test and Measurement
3 hrs.
Types of psychological tests, psychometric properties of tests, development and analysis of test items. Prerequisites: PSY 205 or equivalent; junior/senior standing.

MTH 115 Brief Calculus with Applications I
4 hrs. (Gen. Ed. MA)
Differential and integral calculus with emphasis on understanding through graphs. Topics in analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, and partial derivatives. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MTH 109 or 112; or qualifying score on math placement exam.
 
 

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