Why Settle for Stats? A Guide to Finding the Hub Courses for You.
How to find Hub courses that match your interests.
by Emerson Drake
When it finally came time to tackle my Quantitative Reasoning II Hub requirement, I assumed I’d have to suffer through a statistics course, something my humanities brain is not equipped for. I thought my COM bubble hid me from the terrors of ever having to pick up a graphing calculator again.
BU’s hub requirements are meant to encourage the exploration of new passions. In actuality, they often lead to students taking challenging courses that don’t align with their interests. Many students spend more time studying for the courses they are taking for hub credit than for their major requirements, leading many to pass-fail these classes just to make it through the semester.
After reading the stats course description, I realized there had to be a better option. I discovered a variety of unique classes that fulfilled the requirement, many of which were more interesting and relevant to my passions. That’s not just true for Quantitative Reasoning II; there are countless pathways to fulfilling Hub units in ways that align with your passions. It just takes a little extra digging into the course catalog.
Theater Management: TH590
Students often don’t think of expanding their course search to include the College of Fine Arts, but many interesting classes fulfill hub units for creative thinkers. Although a 500-level course, Theater Management is an engaging, creative, and relaxed environment, allowing students to explore the administrative and public relations work to manage non-profit and for-profit theaters. This course fulfills the HUB requirements of Quantitative Reasoning II and The Individual in Community.
Physics of Food and Cooking: PY107
Physics of Food and Cooking is a creative alternative to the standard math course, utilizing food production to understand phase transitions within physics. Interactive labs and demos will teach students how to prepare desserts, foams, gels, and cheese. Additionally, Professor Ludwig, the current course professor, is known for his engaging teaching style, with many considering him one of their favorite professors at BU. This course fulfills the HUB requirements of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning I, and Scientific Inquiry I.
Animals in America: HI460
For animal lovers and history buffs, explore the interconnection of North American culture with animals throughout history, delving into hunting, pets, and entertainment. The course will utilize specific examples of animals that have shaped US history, such as Jumbo the Elephant and Bambi. This course fulfills the HUB requirements of Ethical Reasoning, Historical Consciousness, and a Writing-Intensive Course.
These are just a few creative course options that BU has available to students to promote interests outside their typical studies. Spend time familiarizing yourself with the course catalog, and you’ll be surprised at the variety BU offers and the endless opportunities to explore new passions.
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