Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate a breadth and a depth of mathematical and/or statistical skills needed to analyze and build quantitative models

• Recognize and understand patterns and arguments found in mathematics and/or statistics

• Recognize the pervasiveness and myriad forms of mathematics and/or statistics which have aided in human and humane progress

• Communicate effectively in mathematical and/or statistical ways by forming arguments and conveying results obtained through the application of quantitative tools

University Core Learning Outcomes

Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning courses must be directed toward achievement of their Core component learning outcomes in order to introduce, develop, and achieve the relevant Core SLOs connected to this course in the overall Core design.

• SLO 2: All SLU Graduates will be able to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex questions

  • Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning courses must introduce students to ways in which they can integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex questions

• SLO 3: All SLU graduates will be able to assess evidence and draw reasoned conclusions.

  • Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning courses must help students develop and achieve the ability to assess evidence and draw reasoned conclusions.

• SLO 4: All SLU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in writing, speech, and visual media

  • Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning courses must introduce students to ways in which they can communicate effectively in writing, speech, and visual media.