I. ASCRC General Education Form (revised 3/19/14)
Use to propose new general education courses (except writing courses), to change or
renew existing gen ed courses and to remove designations for existing gen ed courses.
Note: One-time-only general education designation may be requested for experimental courses
(X91-previously X95), granted only for the semester taught. A NEW request must be
submitted for the course to receive subsequent general education status.
Group
II. Mathematics
VII: Social Sciences
(submit
III. Language
VIII: Ethics & Human Values
separate forms X III Exception: Symbolic Systems * IX: American & European
if requesting
IV: Expressive Arts
X: Indigenous & Global
more than one
V: Literary & Artistic Studies
XI: Natural Sciences
general
w/ lab  w/out lab 
education
VI: Historical & Cultural Studies
group
* Require a Symbolic Systems Request Form.
designation)
Dept/Program Mathematical Sciences
Course #
STAT 216
Course Title
Prerequisite
Introduction to Statistics
M 115 (preferred) or one of M
121,135,151, 162, 171, or ALEKS>=4
Credits 4
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
David Patterson
Phone / Email x6748, david.patterson@umontana.edu
Program Chair Leonid Kalachev
Dean
Chris Comer
III. Type of request
New
One-time Only
Renew X
Change
Remove
Reason for Gen Ed inclusion, change or deletion
N/A
Description of change
N/A
IV. Description and purpose of the general education course: General Education courses
must be introductory and foundational within the offering department or within the General
Education Group. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/archives/minutes/gened/GE_preamble.aspx
To provide an introductory level statistics course which does not have a calculus prerequisite.
The course is intended for undergraduates in any discipline that has a statistics requirement.
This course introduces students to basic techniques for collecting, summarizing (graphically
and numerically) and analyzing data – fundamental skills for students in many fields. They also
learn to critically evaluate the design and conclusions of studies which appear in journals in
their fields or are reported in the news media.
V. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
1. rigorously present a mapping between a realworld system and a human abstraction of the
system.
Uses probability models (discrete and
continuous) to model real-world random
phenomena including data collection using
random samples.
2. applies analysis, reasoning and creative
Uses various models and statistical tests for
thinking in the understanding and manipulation one- and two-sample problems and
of symbolic codes.
regression to analyze data and make
inferences
3. utilizes alternative methods of
Uses graphical and numerical summaries to
communication, perception, and expression in
present and summarize data. Emphasizes
order to encourage rigorous thinking.
written interpretation and communication of
statistical results in the context of the realworld problem.
VI. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
1. demonstrate an understanding of the symbols Learning outcomes 2 and 4
and the transformations of the system.
2. relay and interpret information in terms of the Learning outcomes 1 and 5
given symbolic system.
3. apply creative thinking using the symbolic
Learning outcomes 3 and 6
system in order to solve problems and
communicate ideas.
VII. Assessment: How are the learning goals above measured? Please list at least one
assignment, activity or test question for each goal.
1. On-line homework, discussion section worksheets, tests
2. Written homework, discussion section worksheets, tests
3. Discussion section worksheets, clicker questions, tests
VIII. Justification: Normally, general education courses will not carry pre-requisites, will
carry at least 3 credits, and will be numbered at the 100-200 level. If the course has more than
one pre-requisite, carries fewer than three credits, or is upper division (numbered above the 200
level), provide rationale for exception(s).
N/A
IX. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.  The syllabus
should clearly describe learning outcomes related to the above criteria and learning goals.
A sample syllabus is attached.
Please note: Approved general education changes will take effect next fall.
General education instructors will be expected to provide sample assessment items and
corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.