3 credit(s) An introductory course discussing (multivariable) calculus, basic probability, and decision theory with a focus on business applications. Topics include several variable function theory, partial differentiation, optimization problems and LaGrange multipliers, Taylor polynomials, infinite series. Basic probability and its application to payoffs and losses, utility, decision trees and sensitivity analysis, Bayesian analysis, inference and decision making.
Prerequisite(s):BAAS 130 or MATH 110 or QBUS 110 . Equivalent: QBUS 120 Attribute: ARTS