2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

208 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
MA 207 QA General Statistics (1)
An investigation of four fundamental topics in statistics: displaying data, producing data,
probability, and statistical inference. The course uses a statistical software package and
covers a variety of applications, including applications to business. A Quantitative
Analysis designated course.
MA 208 QA Statistics for Education (1)
A statistics, measurement, and assessment course for education; provides students with
the assessment literacy that is required for teachers to be effective. Research skills will be
developed through addressing authentic educational problems requiring statistical
understanding and solutions, and utilizing research applicable in the K-12 classroom. The
course will also provide a framework to strengthen participants’ capacity to make datainformed
assessment and measurement choices and defend those choices to education
stakeholders. A Quantitative Analysis designated course.
MA 209 QA Data Science Statistics (1)
Introduces students to statistical methods and tools utilized in the field of data science to
produce, analyze, and communicate about data. Since analysis will be performed using
code to implement the specified methods, a strong understanding of code is required. A
Quantitative Analysis designated course. Prerequisite: CAC 181 or instructor consent.
MA 225 QA Teaching Mathematical Foundations of Computing (1)
How to teach a foundational course in computing. Topics include ethics, correlation
between computing and other fields, networking and security, and an introduction to
programming/logical thinking. This course includes statistical analysis, writing code for
various mathematical functions, problem solving, and teaching strategies for those topics.
Not open to students who have passed CAC 170. A Quantitative Analysis designated
course.
MA 231 QA Calculus I (1)
A course in calculus emphasizing graphical, numerical, analytical, and descriptive points
of view. Topics include functions, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus. A primary learning objective is a working knowledge of
differentiation. Not open to students who have passed MA 232 or equivalent. A
Quantitative Analysis designated course.
MA 232 QA Calculus II (1)
A continuation of Calculus I. This course continues to emphasize graphical, numerical,
analytical, and descriptive points of view. Topics include definite integrals, indefinite
integrals, approximation techniques, elementary differential equations, modeling, Taylor
polynomials, and infinite series. Working knowledge of differentiation is assumed. A
Quantitative Analysis designated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024