DYSCALCULIA: Impairment of the ability to solve mathematical problems. The following six courses are designed for the Yale student who suffers from dyscalculia and/or has an interest in liquid nitrogen ice cream.

Introduction to Quantitative Thinking: The Pleasures of Counting — AMTH 110 –Adam Marcus
Students say: “THIS IS AWESOME,” & “A whimsical approach to numbers.”
The Bullblog says: Any math course with “pleasures” in the title is probably a safe bet.

Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics — ASTR 160 – Maria Geha
Students say: “Enjoy the liquid nitrogen ice cream.”
The Bullblog says: “Enjoy the liquid nitrogen ice cream.”

Fractal Geometry  — MATH 190 – Michael Frame
Students say: Professor Frame is “good at connecting with non-math type students.”
The Bullblog says: If you aren’t terrified of writing a proof, check it out.

First-Order Logic – PHIL 115 — Sun-Joo Shin
Students say: “Playing with blocks as a kid is a good prerequisite.”
The Bullblog says: Logic is the hardest of these courses, but it’s a prerequisite for the philosophy major and a must for aspiring lawyers (or other people who want to take the LSAT).

Movie Physics – PHYS 101 — Francis Robinson
Students say:  “By all means,”  & “I would definitely recommend this course to anyone.”
From the syllabus: “Circular motion – super-fast car turns.” & “Dr. Who and parallel universes.”

Statistics as a Way of Knowing – PSYC 129 — Nelson Donegan
Students say: “Why not?” & “BEST POSSIBLE QR CLASS.”
The Bullblog says: Statistics is a classic for the quantitatively challenged, especially those interested in political science or psychology.