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• MAT 455: Industrial Mathematics Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a case study, team problem-solving based course focused on solving real-world problems that can be modeled using discrete or continuous mathematics techniques and which emanate from industry. Ideally, the problems would be obtained from partnerships with local industry. Until these relationships develop, extant problems or problems arising in WCU faculty research (in math, physics, biology, geology, finance, etc.) will be used. Prerequisite:    MAT 455 requires prerequisites of STA 319, MAT 425, and MAT 413 and any one of MAT 433 or MAT 427.
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• MAT 478: Fundamentals of Actuarial Science

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students completing this course will have a better understanding of actuarial models of life contingencies, more specifically, students will understand that life insurance payments, life annuity payments, pension payments, etc. are determined by financial random variables dependent on human life. Prerequisite:    MAT 478 requires prerequisite of MAT 371 and MAT 421 with a "C" or better.
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• MAT 479: Financial Calculus

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course aims to provide the undergraduate mathematics major with an introduction to the mathematics behind derivative pricing and portfolio management. Pricing theory is first developed through the typical binomial model and then is extended to continuous time via the Black-Scholes model. In addition, the student will be exposed to how arbitrage can be used to aid in the pricing more complicated derivatives, such as call options on dividend-paying securities and exotic options. Prerequisite:    MAT 479 requires prerequisite of MAT 371 and MAT 421 with a "C" or better.
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• MAT 480: Capstone in Mathematics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This capstone experience surveys important concepts from the pure mathematics curriculum and prepares students to investigate problems that reach beyond the standard course material. The course emphasizes techniques of mathematical writing and speaking on topics selected from calculus, linear algebra, real and complex analysis, abstract algebra, and topology. Prerequisite:    MAT 480 requires a prerequisite of C or higher in MAT 200, MAT 261, MAT 311, and at least one 400-level mathematics course.
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• MAT 491: Internship in Applied Mathematics

  2.00 - 4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  In cooperation with regional businesses and industrial companies, student will perform an internship in applied mathematics.
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• MAT 499: Independent Study in Mathematics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent investigation of an area of mathematics not covered in the department's course offerings.
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• MDA 240: Integrating the Arts within the Elementary Classroom

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to prepare the elementary classroom teacher (PK-4) to teach academic subjects more meaningfully through the art disciplines of creative movement, music, and visual art. The emphasis of this course is to study how the integration of the arts into the curriculum can provide children with essential problem solving skills that use both creative and critical thinking.
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• MDC 203: The Philadelphia Media Experience

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to the history of media professions in the Philadelphia area, exposes them to media opportunities, and helps them to improve the skill set needed to obtain jobs in emerging media organizations. The lens for examining all of these elements is the ethical framework of analysis that underpins our field and are articulated in our Code of Professional Ethics.
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• MDC 217: Introduction to Video Production

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the basic television production process. Topics covered include theories of production process, camera operation, lighting, audio recording, editing, visual effects, design, and production staff, as well as the application of these processes to actual production situations.
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• MDC 250: Intercultural Communication

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of factors that contribute to communication breakdowns between diverse cultures and between fragmented segments within the same society.
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