Quantitative Science is the application of mathematics and statistics to answer questions in biological and environmental sciences.
The Center for Quantitative Science is an interdisciplinary program administered by the College of Environment with cooperation from the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. It provides high-quality instruction in mathematical and applied statistical methods for undergraduate students who major in the biological and ecological sciences, renewable resources management, and environmental studies. The center provides instruction in an atmosphere that emphasizes the use of quantitative methods to better understand a variety of scientific phenomena. Faculty represent various applied scientific disciplines within the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.
This program of study leads to the following credential:
Minor in Quantitative Science
Minor in Quantitative Science
Credential Overview
The Center for Quantitative Science offers a minor for undergraduate students who are interested in applications of statistical and mathematical tools to problems in ecology, biology, renewable resource management, and the environment. Building on a foundation of calculus and statistics, courses in the minor develop advanced skills in mathematics, statistical analysis of data, and sample and experimental designs in biology and ecology.
Electives (3-5 credits): Selected from an approved list of electives, a partial list of which includes Q SCI 210/ENVIR 210, Q SCI 403/STAT 403 (if not taken as part of core courses, above), Q SCI 454/FISH 454, Q SCI 480/STAT 480, Q SCI 483 (if not taken as part of core courses, above), Q SCI 486/STAT486. See adviser for possible additional qualifying courses.
A minimum 2.0 grade is required in each course taken as part of the minor.