LEAD 160 - Thinking Quantitatively in the Humanities and Social Sciences

2 credits
Using real world, open ended inquiry exercises, students will learn to quantitatively interpret and analyze data, and effectively communicate mathematical ideas–essential for a variety of career paths. Activities will focus on project-based mathematical problem solving involving statistics, rates, ratios, proportions, etc. Writing, oral communication, creation and interpretation of graphs, data analysis using spreadsheets, and peer collaboration will be integrated throughout the course. This section targets students focused on the humanities and humanistic social sciences.