Quantitative Reasoning Foundations Application Form – REVISION 5-2-2015
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QUANTITATIVE REASONING (FOUNDATIONS)
I. Description of Purpose and Content
The ability to understand and apply quantitative, mathematical and computational reasoning is an important component in the development of independent and logical thinking. Quantitative literacy is also essential for students to become informed citizens. These courses will introduce students to fundamental mathematical knowledge, including an understanding of the nature of mathematics and quantitative and statistical argumentation. Instructors may choose to structure these courses in various ways: the course may develop the quantitative skills as tools to explore a central theme or problem in the instructor’s discipline, or it may teach the skills as independent units of the course. However the course is structured, the final goal is for students to have the quantitative reasoning skills they require to make informed decisions, to understand when these skills should be used (and how they can be misused), and to be able to create and critique arguments using quantitative evidence. At least 75% of the grade must be based on evaluated quantitative exercises, such as statistical or graphical analysis of numerical data, or problem solving using mathematical methods.
HOW DOES YOUR COURSE FIT THIS CATEGORY?
1. Please provide a course description and explain how the course fits the overall purpose and content of this Core category. Include any learning objectives specific to your course.
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2. Please provide a preliminary list of readings and/or textbooks for the course.
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3. Please describe possible assignments (or types of assignments) for your course, including a grade breakdown (weighting of assignments). For longer assignments, you may include an additional attachment(s).
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II. Learning Outcomes
HOW DOES YOUR COURSE ASSESS EACH LEARNING OUTCOME? How do you measure whether and to what extent students have achieved the learning outcomes below? Referring to the assignments your described in Part I, please explain for those outside of your field how your course addresses each of this Core category’s learning

Quantitative Reasoning Foundations Application Form – REVISION 5-2-2015 outcomes. (Please note that a single assignment may address multiple outcomes, and that for learning outcomes asking that students “value” particular issues or concepts, the course does not need to assess student opinion or belief but level of engagement with that issue or concept.)
To be prepared for later courses using quantitative reasoning, and specifically the courses
“flagged” for quantitative reasoning, students completing these courses will:
1. Be able to interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics, and draw inferences from them.
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2. Be able to represent mathematical information in various ways, such as symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally.
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3. Be able to solve problems with a variety of mathematical methods, such as arithmetical, algebraic, geometric or statistical methods.
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4. Be able to estimate and check answers to mathematical problems in order to, for example, determine reasonableness, identify alternatives, or select optimal results.
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5. Be able to create and critique arguments using quantitative evidence.
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6. Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.
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III. Defining Characteristics
Courses satisfying this requirement must provide explicit instruction in quantitative methods and quantitative reasoning.
HOW DOES YOUR COURSE MEET THIS REQUIREMENT?
What do you provide as an instructor (e.g., in-class instruction, written feedback, reading/viewing assignments) to address this? You may refer to assignments or readings listed in Part I.
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Quantitative Reasoning Foundations Application Form – REVISION 5-2-2015
To submit your proposal, you should:
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Send the proposal electronically to newcore@lmu.edu
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CC your chair and Dean on the proposal. Your chair and dean can approve your proposal by sending an e-mail message stating approval to newcore@lmu.edu.
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Once we receive your chair's and dean's approval, your course proposal will be reviewed by the appropriate core area committee of the UCCC. No proposal will be reviewed by a core area committee without both your chair's and dean's approval.
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The core area committee may approve the proposal, request revisions (this is very common), or reject the proposal. Rejections may be appealed to the full UCCC.
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Once the course is approved, you will receive word from the UCCC, who will copy your chair and dean.