Boston University Summer programs Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences Summer Course
Boston University Summer programs

Boston University Summer programs

Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences Summer Course

Boston, USA

Course

6 weeks

English

Full time

USD 3,260

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About: The Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences Summer Course is designed to introduce foundational concepts of calculus that are particularly relevant to life sciences and social sciences. You'll engage with functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals in a context that applies directly to real-world problems.
    Career Outcomes: Completing this course can enhance your analytical skills, opening doors to careers in fields such as health sciences, social research, and data analysis, where a solid understanding of calculus is beneficial.

Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I

CAS MA 121

Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on applications. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr.

  • Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
  • Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
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