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:
- successfully completing one course (of 3 credits or more) designated
for full QR credit (QR/1); or
- successfully completing two courses (at least one of which must be
of 3 credits or more) designated for half QR credit (QR/2).
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.
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 006.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 006.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 101, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 004.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 101, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 006.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: 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 or are enrolled in 101, 102, 111, 112, or 160. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
First-Year Seminar,
Section 001.
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).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: High-school algebra. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 100 – Exams: Tues, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 16 8:00-10:00 pm.
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).
Section 200 – Exams: Tues, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 16 8:00-10:00 pm.
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).
Section 300, 400 – Exams: Tues, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 16 8:00-10:00 pm.
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).
Section 500 – Exams: Tues, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 16 8:00-10:00 pm.
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).
Introductory Courses
Section 100 – Hour Exams: Thursday October 14th, 8:00-10:00 pm & Wednesday Nov. 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses
Section 200 – Hour Exams: Thursday, October 14th 8:00-10:00pm & Wednesday November 3rd 6:00-8:00pm.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses
Section 300 – Hour Exams: Thursday October 14th 8:00-10:00pm & Wednesday November 3rd 6:00-8:00pm.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses
Section 500.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 400. (4). (SS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: High-school algebra. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 203. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators
Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in GS 222. (1). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: May not be included in a Geological Sciences concentration plan. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section – Joint Evening Examinations for All Sections of Math 105, 6-8 P.M., Tues., Oct. 6 and Wed., Nov. 4. also A Joint Final.
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).
Section – There Will be Joint Evening Examinations for All sections of Math 115, 6-8 P.M., Thurs, Oct 1 and Nov. 12. Also A Joint Final..
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).
Section 100 – Students in Math 115 Section 100 Receive Individualized Self-Paced Instruction in the Mathematics Laboratory in Room B860 E H. Students Must Go to The Math Lab During The First Full Week of Classes.
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).
Section – There Will be Joint Evening Examinations for All Sections of Math 116, 6-8 P.M., Tues., Oct. 6 and Wed., Nov. 4. Also A Joint Final.
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).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: High school mathematics through at least Analytic Geometry. 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).
First-Year Seminar,
Section – There Will be Joint Evening Examinations for All Sections of Math 156, 6-8 P.M. Dates to be Announced. also A Joint Final.
Prerequisites & Distribution: Score of 4 or 5 on the AB or BC Advanced Placement calculus exam. Credit is granted for only one course among Math 114, 116, 119, 156, 176, 186, and 296. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: Permission of Honors advisor. No credit granted to those who have completed a 200-level or higher Mathematics course. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).
Prerequisites & Distribution: Permission of the Honors advisor. Credit is granted for only one course from among Math. 112, 113, 115, 185, and 295. No credit granted to those who have completed Math. 175. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).
Section – There Will be Joint Evening Examinations for All Sections of Math 215, 6-8 P.M., Wed. Oct. 7 and Nov, 11. Also A Joint Final. Students Electing Math 215, Lecture 010 Must Enroll in One of the Laboratory Sections 011-014.
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).
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).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior knowledge of first year calculus and permission of the Honors advisor. Credit is granted for only one course from among Math. 112, 113, 115, 185, and 295. (4). (MSA). (BS). (QR/1).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: High school algebra and geometry. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: High-school algebra. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section – Students Must Elect One Lecture and One Discussion Section. It is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 127 Lab Concurrently with Physics 125. Lecture 001 and 002: There Will be Three Evening Hour Exams on Thursdays 6:00 pm.
Instructor(s): Dreyling
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).
Section 001 – Students Must Elect One Lecture and One Discussion Section. It is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 141 Lab Concurrently with Physics 140. Lecture 001, 002, and 003: There Will be Three Evening Hour Exams on Thursdays 6:00.
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).
Section 035, 036 – Sections 035 and 036 are Taught in the Keller Plan, Self-Paced, Individualized Instruction. No Formal Lectures with These Sections. Students Should Elect One Section of Physics 141 Concurrently. Important That Students Pick Up Information in 2061 Randall Lab.
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).
Section 001 – Physics 160 is Designed for Honors Students, Physics concentrators, and Other Qualified Science Or Engineering Majors. Students are Expected to Know Calculus and Have A Background in High School Physics. Students Should also Elect One Section of Physics 141.
Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115. Students should elect Phys. 141 concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 125, 140, or 145. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Section 001.
Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Section 001.
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).
Section 001 – Midterm Exam on Thursday, October 28, 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Biswas
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).
Section 002 – Midterm Exam on Thursday, October 28, 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Dass
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).
Section 003 – Midterm Exam on Thursday, October 28, 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).
Section 004 – Midterm Exam on Thursday, October 28, 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).
Section 001 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Mielniczuk
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).
Section 002 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 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).
Section 003 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Biswas
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).
Section 004 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 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).
Section 005 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Gore
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).
Section 006 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 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).
Section 007 – Evening Exams: Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 17, from 6-8 pm.
Instructor(s): Bingham
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).
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