VII. Quantitative Foundations

These courses are concerned with the application of mathematical concepts and skills to solve real-world problems. In order to perform effectively as professionals and citizens, students must become competent in reading and using quantitative data, in understanding quantitative evidence and in applying basic quantitative skills to the solution of real-life problems.

NOTE: Students must have demonstrated basic proficiency in math skills as determined by a minimum Math ACT of 19 or the appropriate math placement test to take these courses.

To fulfill the Quantitative Foundations requirement, complete one of the following:

CS 261 - SOCIAL NETWORKS: METHODS AND TOOLS Credit(s): 3
EES 151 - QUANTITATIVE PLANET Credit(s): 3
EES 155 - EARTHQUAKES AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING Credit(s): 3
EES 185 - QUANTIFYING THE BLUEGRASS WATER SUPPLY Credit(s): 3
FOR 200 - BASICS OF GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY Credit(s): 3
GEO 310 - DATA EXPLORATIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN EVERYDAY LIFE Credit(s): 3
MA 109 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credit(s): 3 - 5 (Variable)
MA 111 - INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS Credit(s): 3 - 4 (Variable)
MA 113 - CALCULUS I Credit(s): 4
MA 123 - ELEMENTARY CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS Credit(s): 4
MA 137 - CALCULUS I WITH LIFE SCIENCE APPLICATION Credit(s): 4
PHI 120 - THE ART OF THINKING: AN INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC Credit(s): 3