Faculty Senate Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee
MATHEMATICS GEN ED FOR AAS
Note: To meet General Education requirements, you will be required to map your outcome(s) to the objective(s) you choose. This for m must be
completed and attached in your course MCO and submitted electronically to the Chair of the Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee.
Submitter's Name (please print):
Current Date:
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Course Prefix#:
Course Title:
Course Objectives: (Matches what is in your MCO and reflects the categories you choose below):
Course Description: (Matches what is in your MCO):
For the AAS Mathematics General Education requirement, the Quantitative section is required. Choose one or two of
the other objective areas:
Check which
area you
choose
1.
Quantitative Reasoning: Includes the ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern
bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and understand, evaluate, model and effectively use data.
2.
Critical Thinking: Includes the ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw Inferences
and conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify data to formulate and test solutions; and to
identify how individual values and perceptions influence decision making.
3.
Information Literacy: Includes the ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to evaluate
the applicability and validity of information.
1.
Quantitative Reasoning Objective: Includes the ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern bias and
subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and understand, evaluate, model and effectively use data.
The submission must meet ALL of the following criteria (for AAS degree, you must choose this area):
Evaluator
Guidelines
Yes
No
This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature.
Emphasizes general principles and concepts having a broad range of applications.
Model realistic and authentic quantitative situations using varied and appropriate problem solving techniques which involve the
choice of strategies, open ended solutions and need for communication of results.
Apply general mathematical truths, form conjectures, engage in deductive reasoning and connect the general to specific
applications in mathematics and applied sciences.
2.
Critical Thinking Objective: Includes the ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw inferences and
conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify data to formulate and test solutions; and to identify how individual
values and perceptions influence decision making.
The submission must meet all of the following criteria:
Evaluator
Guidelines
Yes
No
This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature.
It exhibits theoretical and practical aspects of critical thinking applicable to any discipline.
Apply inductive or deductive reasoning to analyze ideas, draw conclusions and test solutions.
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3.
Information Literacy: Includes the ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to evaluate the applicability
and validity of information.
The submission must meet all of the following criteria:
Evaluator
Guidelines
Yes
No
This is an introductory course or broad in scope or survey in nature and exhibits the following:
Instruction in the extent of information needed to accomplish a specific purpose, including:

Accessing of appropriate information effectively and efficiently

The critical evaluation of information and its sources

The effective use of technology in the creation and communication of content, information, and ideas
Outcomes & Measures:
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Program Outcome #6: Students will:
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Endorsement Tracking Form/Approvals
This form must be uploaded into your course MCO. The submitter of this packet is not obligated to obtain signatures on this form;
however, signatures must be obtained on the Master Course Outline before submitting it to the Chair of the Curriculum, Assessment &
Programs Committee.
DATE
CAP Chair
Signature
DATE
VPAA
Signature
Note: This form must be uploaded into your course MCO. The submitter of this packet is not obligated to obtain signatures on this form; however,
signatures must be obtained on the Master Course Outline before submitting it to the Chair of the Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee.
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