what qualifies as a quantitative course university of idaho

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J-3-c. Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (3 cr). These courses develop analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills by involving students in doing mathematics, statistics, or computer science and by focusing on understanding the concepts of these disciplines.

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How many credits do you need to get a baccalaureate degree in Idaho?

Students must have earned a minimum of 120 credits to be granted a baccalaureate degree from the University of Idaho. Some programs require a higher minimum. For the minimum number of credits required in each degree program, see the major curricula of the various degree-granting units in the individual departmental section.

What is a first year student at the University of Idaho?

First-year students (see Admissions Status) are to complete the University of Idaho General Education curriculum. A university education is a preparation both for living and for making a living. It offers an opportunity not only to lay the foundations of a career, but also to develop the mind to its highest potential, to cultivate the imagination as well as the power to reason, and to gain the intellectual curiosity that makes education a life-long enterprise. See the University Learning Outcomes for more information.

What is the purpose of a multicultural course?

As we live in an increasingly diverse and multicultural world, the purpose of these courses is to prepare students to understand, communicate and collaborate with those from diverse communities within the United States and throughout the world.

What is scientific knowledge?

knowledge of scientific principles; the ability to write clearly and concisely using the style appropriate to the sciences; the ability to interpret scientific data; the ability to analyze experimental design critically; and. the development of laboratory skills. Course List.

How many credits do I need to take UI?

A student must earn a minimum of 30 upper-division credits in UI courses. No credits awarded for alternative credit opportunities (see regulation I) can be counted among these 30 UI credits. Study abroad and student exchange credits may be counted toward this requirement with prior approval by the student's academic department and dean.

What is an academic minor?

An academic minor is a prescribed course of study consisting of 18 or more credits which supplements an undergraduate major at the University of Idaho. For descriptions of minor curricula, see the programs of the degree-granting units in the individual departmental section.

Can remedial courses be used to satisfy a general education requirement?

Note: Remedial courses may not be used to satisfy any of this requirement.

Approved Social Science Courses

The American diversity courses seek to increase awareness of contemporary and historical issues surrounding the social and cultural diversity in the U.S. Students engage in critical thinking and inquiry into the issues, complexities, and implications of diversity, and how social, economic, and/or political forces have shaped American communities.

Approved International Courses

One course from ISEM 101 (open to first-year students only). One credit of ISEM 301. One course chosen from the approved Senior Experience courses listed below.*

Approved Senior Experience Courses

J-5. Credit Limitations. A candidate may count toward a baccalaureate degree no more than:

Are you a transfer student from an accredited university?

If you are a transfer student and completed that university's general education math requirement (typically college algebra or calculus or quantitative reasoning) and that course was accepted as transferable credit, you have met the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for BYU-Idaho.

Did you take the AP Calculus exam, receive a three or higher and have the score sent to BYU-Idaho?

When your score is received and credit for calculus is added to your transcript, you will meet the Quantitative Reasoning requirment.

Are you in a major that will require statistics, calculus, or a higher calculus-based course?

When you pass either MATH 221A, MATH 221B, MATH 221C, FDMAT 112, MATH 119 or ECON 215, you will meet the Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

Are you in a major that does not require statistics, calculus, or a higher calculus-based course and will not complete MATH 221A, MATH 221B, MATH 221C, FDMAT 112, MATH 119 or ECON 215?

The only way to meet the Quantitative Reasoning requirement is to pass FDMAT 108.

English

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8-credit (4 years) minimum requirement; Composition, literature, or courses that integrate composition, language, and literature.
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Humanities & Language

  • 2-credit (1 year) minimum requirement;literature, history, philosophy, foreign language, fine arts (history, theory, appreciation, and evaluation) and interdisciplinary humanities (related study of two or more of the traditional humanities disciplines). These courses should emphasize history, appreciation, theory, analysis, and/or critique. History courses beyond those required for state hi…
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Math

  • 6-credit (3 years) minimum requirement; algebra I or applied math I, geometry or applied math II, and algebra II. (Applied math courses must be approved by the Idaho State Department of Education.); An additional two (2) credits are strongly recommended; other course work may include probability, discrete math, analytic geometry, calculus, statisti...
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Natural Science

  • 6-credit (3 years) minimum requirement; anatomy, biology, chemistry, geology, earth science, physical science, physiology, physics, and zoology; A maximum of two (2) credits from vocational science courses may be counted if the courses are jointly approved by the Idaho State Department of Education (SDOE) and the State Department of Vocational Education (SDVE); Eco…
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Social Science

  • 5-credit (2 1/2 years) minimum requirement;american government (state and local), geography, U.S. history, world history, psychology, sociology, and economics. Approved consumer economics courses may be counted toward this requirement.
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Other College Preparation

  • 3-credit (1 1/2 years) minimum requirement; speech or debate (No more than one credit. Debate must be taught by a certified teacher); Studio/performing arts (art, dance, drama, and music); or foreign language (beyond any foreign language credit applied in the Humanities & Language category).
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