Boston University Summer programs
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences Summer Course
Boston, USA
Course
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 3,380 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I (CAS MA 121) at Boston University Summer Term covers differentiation and integration of one-variable functions with applied emphasis for biological and social sciences. Register for lecture and discussion. The course is 4 credits, carries MCS divisional credit, and fulfills BU Hub units in Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, and Critical Thinking. Credit is not given for both CAS MA 121 and CAS MA 123. Summer 1: May 13–June 27; Summer 2: June 30–August 15.
Career Outcomes: Prepares for careers in data analysis, biostatistics, public health, economics, research, teaching and beyond.
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)