The Required Core (12 credits) is made up of four courses:
1. English Composition (2 courses)
These courses will require you to:
- Read and listen critically and analytically
- Write clearly and coherently in varied academic formats
- Demonstrate research skills
- Develop strong argumentation skills
- Formulate original ideas
2. Math and Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)
This course will require you to:
- Interpret quantitative representations (e.g. graphs, formulas)
- Use algebraic, numerical, graphical, or statistical methods
- Translate problems from language to math
- Effectively communicate answers to mathematical problems
- Evaluate solutions to mathematical problems
- Apply mathematical methods to problems in other fields of study
3. Life and Physical Sciences (1 course)
This course will require you to:
- Identify and apply concepts and methods of science
- Apply the scientific method to explore natural phenomena
- Use scientific tools to carry out collaborative laboratory work
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data in reports
- Use research ethics and unbiased assessment