Quantitative Science

Program Overview

The Center for Quantitative Science is an interdisciplinary program administered jointly by the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the School of Forest Resources. 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 Forest Resources and the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.

Adviser
005 Anderson Hall, Box 352100
206-543-1191
cqs@uw.edu

Students in environmental, biological, ecological, and resource management majors may wish to complete a minor in quantitative science to document their understanding of the mathematical and statistical methods used in these competitive and increasingly quantitative fields.

Minor

Minor Requirements: A minimum of 26 credits, as follows:

1. Core courses (20 credits): Q SCI 291, Q SCI 292 (or MATH 124, MATH 125); Q SCI 381, Q SCI 482
2. Electives (6-10 credits): Two Q SCI courses at the 300 or 400 level to include one course from Q SCI 480, Q SCI 483, Q SCI 486
3. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in each course taken as part of the minor.