Winter '00 Course Guide

Quantitative Reasoning for First-Year Students Winter Term 2000

All students admitted to the College for the Fall Term of 1994 and thereafter must meet the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) requirement. The goal of this requirement is to ensure that every graduate of the College achieves a certain level of proficiency in using and analyzing quantitative information. Students may fulfill this requirement either by:

QR courses may come from a wide range of disciplines representing the natural and social sciences, as well as some areas of the humanities.

Quantitative reasoning is first and foremost reasoning. It is not mathematical manipulation or computation, but rather the methodology used to analyze quantitative information to make decisions, judgments, and predictions. It involves defining a problem by means of numerical or geometrical representations of real-world phenomena, determining how to solve it, deducing consequences, formulating alternatives, and predicting outcomes.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses may not be used to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Courses transferred from another college or university do not generally carry QR credit, except in the following circumstances: (1) QR is considered fulfilled for all science, math, and computer science concentrators who transfer in the prerequisites; (2) Transfer credit for Physics 125, 126, 140, 240 and any statistics course receive (QR/1) credit. Courses used to satisfy the QR requirement may also serve to satisfy other College requirements; e.g., students who are working towards an A.B. or B.S. degree may elect a QR course that also counts toward meeting the Area Distribution, Concentration, or other College requirement.

This list is subject to change without notice by the College of LS&A Curriculum Committee.


Astro. 101. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System. (4). (NS).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Richard Sears (rlsears@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 102. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. (4). (NS).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Gary Bernstein (garyb@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 102. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. (4). (NS).

Section 007.

Instructor(s): Timothy Paglione (paglione@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 111. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System. (4). (NS).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Richard Sears (rlsears@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 101, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 112. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. (4). (NS).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Gary Bernstein (gbernste@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 112. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. (4). (NS).

Section 006.

Instructor(s): Timothy Paglione (paglione@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Astro. 160. Introduction to Astrophysics. (4). (NS).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Mario Mateo (mmateo@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115, and prior or concurrent enrollment in Phys. 140. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 112, or 130. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Chem. 130. General Chemistry: Macroscopic Investigations and Reaction Principles. (3). (NS).

Section 100 – Chem 130: Exams Tuesdays, Feb. 1, Mar. 7, and Apr. 4, 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor(s): Barbara Weathers (mbanasza@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: Three years of high school math or Math. 105; one year of high school chemistry recommended. Placement by testing, or permission of Chemistry department. Intended for students without AP credit in chemistry. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Chem. 130. General Chemistry: Macroscopic Investigations and Reaction Principles. (3). (NS).

Section 200 – Chem 130: Exams Tuesdays, Feb. 1, Mar. 7, and Apr. 4, 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor(s): A. Ramamoorthy (ramamoor@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: Three years of high school math or Math. 105; one year of high school chemistry recommended. Placement by testing, or permission of Chemistry department. Intended for students without AP credit in chemistry. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Chem. 130. General Chemistry: Macroscopic Investigations and Reaction Principles. (3). (NS).

Section 400 – Chem 130: Exams Tuesdays, Feb. 1, Mar. 7, and Apr. 4, 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor(s): Barbara Weathers (bweath@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: Three years of high school math or Math. 105; one year of high school chemistry recommended. Placement by testing, or permission of Chemistry department. Intended for students without AP credit in chemistry. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Econ. 101. Principles of Economics I. (4). (SS).

Introductory Courses

Section 100 – Midterm Exams: Thursday, February 10 and Thursday, March 9, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Instructor(s): Jan Gerson (jgerson@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Econ. 101. Principles of Economics I. (4). (SS).

Introductory Courses

Section 200 – Midterm Exams: Thursday, February 10 and Thursday, March 9, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Instructor(s): Paula Malone (pmalone@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Econ. 101. Principles of Economics I. (4). (SS).

Introductory Courses

Section 300.

Instructor(s): John Laitner

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Econ. 101. Principles of Economics I. (4). (SS).

Introductory Courses

Section 400.

Instructor(s): Sherrie Kossoudji (kossoudj@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Geol. Sci. 222. Introductory Oceanography. (3). (NS).

Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators

Section 001 – Lab Required For Undergraduate Marine Geology Majors. Optional For Others.

Instructor(s): Vicki McKenna (vmckenna@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 203. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Open and Available

Geol. Sci. 223. Introductory Oceanography, Laboratory. (1). (NS).

Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators

Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in GS 222. (1). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).

Half QR


Math. 105. Data, Functions, and Graphs. (4). (MSA).

Section 170 and 171 only by Permission of CSP.

Prerequisites & Distribution: Students with credit for Math. 103 can elect Math. 105 for only 2 credits. No credit granted to those who have completed any Mathematics course numbered 110 or higher. (4). (MSA). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Math. 115. Calculus I. (4). (MSA).

Section 170 and 173 Only by Permission of CSP

Prerequisites & Distribution: Four years of high school mathematics. See Elementary Courses above. Credit usually is granted for only one course from among Math. 112, 115, 185, and 295. No credit granted to those who have completed Math. 175. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Math. 116. Calculus II. (4). (MSA).

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115. Credit is granted for only one course from among Math. 116, 119, 156, 176, 186, and 296. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Math. 127. Geometry and the Imagination. (4). (MSA).

Section 001.

Prerequisites & Distribution: Three years of high school mathematics including a geometry course. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed a 200- (or higher) level mathematics course. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR First-Year Seminar,


Math. 215. Calculus III. (4). (MSA).

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 116, 119, 156, 176, 186, or 296. Credit can be earned for only one of Math. 215, 255, or 285. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Math. 217. Linear Algebra. (4). (MSA).

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 215, 255, or 285. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Math. 417, 419, or 513. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Physics 125. General Physics: Mechanics and Sound. (4). (NS).

Section – It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 127 Lab Concurrently With Physics 125. Will Be Three Evening Exams On Thurs., Feb 4, Mar 11, Apr 8, 6-7:30 pm

Prerequisites & Distribution: Two and one-half years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry. Phys. 125 and 127 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 140, 145, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Physics 140. General Physics I. (4). (NS).

Section – It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 141 Lab Concurrently With Physics 140. There Will Be Three Evening Exams On Thurs., Feb 4, Mar 11, And Apr 8, 6-7:30 P.M.

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115. Phys. 140 and 141 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 125, 145, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Physics 140. General Physics I. (4). (NS).

Section 035, 036 – Keller Plan, Self-Paced, Individualized Instruction. No Formal Lectures With These Sections. Important That Students Pick Up Information In 2464 Randall Lab Before Registering For These Sections. Students are encouraged to Elect One Section of Physics 141.

Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115. Phys. 140 and 141 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 125, 145, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Physics 288. Physics of Music. (3). (NS).

Section 001.

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Physics 489. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Soc. 210. Elementary Statistics. (4). (MSA).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Sanjiv Gupta (sangupta@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: Sociology Honors students should elect this course prior to beginning the Honors Seminar sequence. Sociology concentrators should elect this course prior to their last term. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Stat. 100, 265, 311, 402, 405, or 412, or Econ. 404 or 405. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Stat. 100. Introduction to Statistical Reasoning. (4). (MSA).

Section – There Will Be One (1) Midterm Exam On Thursday, February 24, 6-8 pm

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 210, Stat. 265, 311, 402, 405, or 412, or Econ. 404 or 405. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Stat. 100. Introduction to Statistical Reasoning. (4). (MSA).

Section 002 – There Will Be One (1) Midterm Exam On Thursday, February 24, 6-8 pm

Instructor(s): Martha Aliaga (aliaga@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 210, Stat. 265, 311, 402, 405, or 412, or Econ. 404 or 405. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Open and Available

Stat. 100. Introduction to Statistical Reasoning. (4). (MSA).

Section 003 – There Will Be One (1) Midterm Exam On Thursday, February 24, 6-8 pm

Instructor(s): Brenda Gunderson (bkg@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. 210, Stat. 265, 311, 402, 405, or 412, or Econ. 404 or 405. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Stat. 125. Games, Gambling and Coincidences. (3). (MSA).

Section 001.

Instructor(s): Robert Keener

Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (MSA). (QR/1).

Full QR First-Year Seminar,


Open and Available

Stat. 170. The Art of Scientific Investigation. (4). (MSA).

Section 001 – There Will Be Three (3) Monday Evening Mid-Term Examinations For Statistics 170.

Instructor(s): Ed Rothman (erothman@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Statistics 408. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Stat. 402. Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis. (4). (NS).

Section – There Will Be Two (2) Wednesday Evening Midterm Examinations For Statistics 402 On 2/23 and 3/29, 6-8 pm

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Econ. 404 or 405, or Stat. 265, 311, 405, or 412. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


Stat. 402. Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis. (4). (NS).

Section 002 – There Will Be Two (2) Wednesday Evening Midterm Examinations For Statistics 402 On 2/23 and 3/29, 6-8 pm

Instructor(s): Brenda Gunderson (bkg@umich.edu)

Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Econ. 404 or 405, or Stat. 265, 311, 405, or 412. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).

Full QR


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