Mathematics/Quantitative Studies Program (B.A.)
This program requires 180 quarter hours of study including 65 quarter hours in mathematics (courses numbered above LAM110) and 30-36 hours in a minor area of study such as accounting, business, computers, science, social science, psychology, English, and others. Sixty-nine (69) quarter hours compose the General Education requirement, though some of these courses may also be applied to major or minor areas of concentration. No mathematics course with a grade of “D” will be counted toward the major or minor area.
General Education Requirements 69 QH
The Mathematics/Quantitative Studies program requires a minimum of 69 quarter hours or the equivalent in general education coursework for the completion of the B.A. degree. This will include demonstration of competency in all ten core areas below and include the specific courses or equivalent in the seven Fields of Knowledge Areas. The Mathematics/Quantitative Studies Program accepts as equivalent to general education coursework at NLU appropriate courses transferred from other accredited institutions, appropriate CLEP and DANTES examination credit, and appropriate credit by proficiency. To determine which equivalent credits or exams are appropriate, contact your Mathematics Department advisor or the Assessment Center.
Fields of Knowledge
1. Communications
| LAE101 |
English Composition I |
5 |
| LAE102 |
English Composition II |
5 |
2. Humanities
| LAH120 |
Logic and Effective Thinking |
5 |
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Humanities elective |
5 |
3. Fine Arts
A minimum of 4 quarter hours in art, music, or drama 4-5
4. Quantitative Reasoning
| LAM130 |
Math Thinking for an Information Age |
5 |
| LAM220 |
College Algebra OR |
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| LAM214 |
Math for Management Science OR |
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| LAM216 |
Statistical Methods |
5 |
5. Physical and Life Sciences
| LAN110 |
General Biology |
5 |
| LAN150 |
Survey of Physical Science |
5 |
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Science elective |
5 |
6. Social Sciences
| LAS115 |
Introduction to Economics |
5 |
7. Behavioral Science
Additional General Education Requirements
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Social Science or Psychology elective |
10 |
Integrated Competencies
Information & Technology Literacy
| LAM303 |
Computer Programming |
| LAE101 |
English Composition I (with required word processing) |
Analytical Skills
| LAM303 |
Computer Programming |
| LAH120 |
Logic and Effective Thinking |
| LAM130 |
Math Thinking in an Information Age |
Ethics, Values, and Respect for Human Diversity
Required Core Courses in Mathematics 25 QH
| LAM130 |
Mathematical Thinking |
5 |
| LAM303 |
Computer Programming I |
5 |
| LAM310 |
Precalculus |
5 |
| LAM311 |
Calculus I |
5 |
| LAM403 |
Mathematical Probability & Statistics |
5 |
| Mathematics Electives |
25-30 QH |
| Internship or Applied/Research Project |
10 QH |
| Liberal Arts or Business Minor |
30-36 QH |
| Free Electives |
20-26 QH |
| Total Minimum Hours |
180 QH |
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