Course will help students develop skills necessary for success in introduction to quantitative modeling.
Athena Title
Essentials of Quant Modeling
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, students should be able to use algebra and perform simple arithmetic in a timely manner without calculator assistance; to translate written prompts into mathematical formulas, equalities, and inequalities; to demonstrate understanding of relative ordering and to distinguish between concepts expressed in similar language or patterns in a timely manner; and to design a method of study that enables them to prepare for courses with applied quantitative emphasis.
After taking this course, students should be able to translate written prompts into mathematical formulas, equalities, and inequalities.
After taking this course, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of relative ordering and to distinguish between concepts expressed in similar language or patterns in a timely manner.
After taking this course, students should be able to design a method of study that enables them to prepare for courses with applied quantitative emphasis.
Students will demonstrate competence through exercises in class, homework assignments, and examination(s).
