• The General Education Curriculum
  • What is the difference between a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts Degree?
  • Bachelor of Arts General Education Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science General Education Requirements
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts – College of the Arts
  • Middle Childhood Education
  • Sample Syllabi
  • Group Studies Courses
  • Schedule Classes
  • Academic Advising

Mathematical and Logical Skills

One of the principle differences between a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree is the quantitative and logical skills requirement. For a Bachelor of Science degree, you must take up through Math 152; and a statistics component is typically built into the major course work. The Bachelor of Arts degree is more flexible, allowing you to choose from disciplines other than mathematics to fulfill parts of the quantitative and logical skills requirement. Your selections should be taken into careful consideration, as certain majors will require specific courses. Consult with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor before selecting a math course.

Goals/Rationale

• Courses in quantitative and logical skills develop logical reasoning, including the ability to identify valid arguments, use mathematical models, and draw conclusions based on quantitative data.

Learning Objectives

• Basic Computational Skills - Students demonstrate computational skills and familiarity with algebra and geometry and can apply these skills to practical problems.
• Mathematical and Logical Analysis - Students comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to construct valid arguments, and understand inductive and deductive reasoning, scientific inference, and general problem solving.
• Data Analysis - Students understand statistics and probability, comprehend mathematical methods needed to analyze statistical arguments, and recognize the importance of statistical ideas.