Rates of change, differential equations and their numerical solutions, integration, differentiation, and the fundamental theorem of the calculus. Situations in science and social science in which calculus naturally arises are emphasized.

Topics course. What did people think about the shape of our world before we knew it was a sphere? We will take a tour of mathematics related to this question, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to the present. The "possible" shapes of the world are now mathematically well understood. The question of the shape of the universe involves higher dimensional mathematical objects, and relates to the recently proved Poincare conjecture. First stated in 1904, it was viewed as one of the seven most important problems of the new millennium.

Linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; graphs, mathematical models, and optimization. For students who need additional preparation before taking calculus or quantitative courses in scientific fields, economics, government, and sociology. Also recommended for prospective teachers whose precalculus mathematics needs strengthening.

Same as QSK 101. This course is intended for students who need additional preparation to succeed in courses containing quantitative material. It will provide a supportive environment for learning or reviewing, as well as applying, arithmetic, algebra and mathematical skills. Students develop their foundational quantitative skills in arithmetic, algebra, linear equations, linear graphs, and triangle trigonometry through problem sets and group work. Enrollment limited to 20. Permission of the instructor required. This course does not carry a Latin Honors designation.

Admission by permission of the Program in Middle East Studies, normally for junior and senior minors in Middle East Studies, and for qualified juniors and seniors from other departments. Offered both semesters each year.

This is a full year course.

Admission by permission of the instructor and the Medieval Studies Council.

Admission by permission of the instructor and director, normally for senior minors. Advanced study and research in Landscape Studies-related fields. May be taken in conjunction with LSS 300 or as an extension of design work begun during or after a landscape studies or architecture studio.

Note: ARS 388 or ARS 389/LSS 389 will fulfill the ARS 388 advanced studio requirement for Plan C (Architecture) of the Art major at Smith College. This class is intended for students who have taken introductory landscape studios and are interested in exploring more sophisticated projects. It is also for Architecture + Urbanism majors who have a strong interest in landscape architecture or urban design.

Landscapes have been settled, conquered, threatened, and reclaimed throughout world history. How have indigenous people overcome such devastation as colonialism, industrialism, poverty, and climate change to boast pilot programs in landscape architecture, conservation, and agriculture? Case studies of resilience and ingenuity include the botanic gardens in the West Indies, national parks in Costa Rica, agritourism in Tuscany, sustainable design in the Northwest Territories, and open space in Oakland, California.