Mathematical Sciences

Mathematical sciences describes a group of courses offered by the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division as an option for satisfying the mathematical sciences requirement of the Common Core. These courses are directed toward students in the humanities and social sciences who do not wish to satisfy their requirement through the more formal structure of a calculus sequence. These courses are open only to first- and second-year students.

Courses

121-122. Mathematical Sciences. PQ: Math 102 or 106, or placement into 131. Two quarters of this course sequence fulfill the Common Core requirement in mathematical sciences. Computer experience not required. Open to first- and second-year students only. May be taken in sequence or individually. These courses introduce concepts and methods from mathematics, computer science, and statistics. Topics covered in past years have included object-oriented computer programming, analysis of quantitative arguments, number theory, cryptography, and computational approaches to calculus. Staff, P. Sally. Winter, Spring.