Mathematics Department

 

Evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes:

 

Applicable to all Math Courses

To evaluate the student’s ability in each of the below learning outcomes, the students will complete one or more of the following: 

  • Homework
  • Quizzes
  • Exams
  • Projects
  • Comprehensive Final Exam

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Math 020 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use a problem solving process to read the QR texts and problems and interpret the results in the context of the application.


A student will demonstrate relevant arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and technology skills in the context of QR.


A student will develop study habits that promote success in QR.

Math 060 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use a problem solving process to read texts and problems to interpret the results in the context of the application.


A student will demonstrate relevant arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and technology skills in the context of Statistics.


A student will develop study habits that promote success in Statistics.

Math 075 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use a problem solving process to read College Algebra texts and problems and interpret the results in the context of the application.


A student will be able to demonstrate relevant algebra, geometry, and technology skills in the context of College Algebra.


A student will be able to develop study habits that promote success in College Algebra.

Math 076 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use a problem solving process to read PreCalculus texts and problems and interpret the results in the context of the application.


A student will be able to demonstrate relevant algebra, geometry, and technology skills in the context of PreCalculus.


A student will be able to develop study habits that promote success in PreCalculus.

Math 078 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use a problem solving process to read Calculus and problems and interpret the results in the context of the application.


A student will be able to demonstrate relevant algebra, geometry, and technology skills in the context of applied Calculus.


A student will be able to develop study habits that promote success in applied Calculus.

Math 120 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use reasoning techniques and problem solving strategies to categorize and solve a wide range of problems covered in a survey of mathematical topics.


A student will be able to apply Intermediate Algebra skills to solve problems from survey topics


A student will be able to analyze patterns, and apply visualization and organization techniques to a range of topics that can be applied to liberal arts courses and life experiences. 

Math 125 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use various problem solving strategies.


A student will be able to develop their number sense by demonstrating competence in using different numeration systems.


A student will be able to analyze and contrast the basic operations of the real number system.


A student will be able to demonstrate proportional reasoning when working with the rational numbers.

Math 126 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic geometry vocabulary.


A student will be able to demonstrate the elementary concepts of statistics.


A student will be able to demonstrate the elementary concepts of probability.


A student will be able to think logically, using inductive reasoning to formulate reasonable conjectures and using deductive reasoning for justification, formally or informally.


A student will be able to use formulas and Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeter, area and volume.


A student will be able to state and apply congruence and similarity properties.


A student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of geometric concepts in the K-8 curriculum.

Math 128 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to identify different strategies that children use to solve mathematics problems.


A student will be able to analyze children’s mathematical thinking by watching videos and conducting interviews.


A student will be able to communicate children’s ways of solving mathematical problems.

Math 160 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to categorize data set and use appropriate methods to find, summarize, and visually display statistics about the data set.  


A student will also be able to interpret visual display of statistical data.


A student will be able to take sample statistics and use appropriate procedures, methods, and tests to make inferences about the population.


A student will be able to categorize probability problems and use appropriate theorems and formulas to solve them.


A student will be able to use the appropriate technology to analyze statistical problems.


A student will be able to interpret, communicate, and assess the validity of statistical processes and conclusions.

Math 170 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to categorize trigonometric problems and use appropriate theorems, formulas, and algorithms to solve them.


A student will be able to use the appropriate technology to solve problems requiring trigonometry.


A student will be able to formulate, analyze, and differentiate trigonometric functions numerically, graphically, and symbolically and have the ability to transition between these representations.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution.

Math 175 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to categorize college algebra problems and use appropriate theorems, formulas, and algorithms to solve them.


A student will be able to use the appropriate technology to solve problems requiring college algebra.


A student will be able to formulate, analyze, and differentiate mathematical functions numerically, graphically, and symbolically at the college algebra level and have the ability to transition between these representations.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution.


A student will be able to analyze and graph polynomial function.

Math 176 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to categorize precalculus problems and use appropriate theorems, formulas, and algorithms to solve them.


A student will be able to use the appropriate technology to solve problems requiring precalculus.


A student will be able to formulate, analyze, and differentiate mathematical functions numerically, graphically, and symbolically at the precalculus level and have the ability to transition between these representations.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution.

Math 178 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to define and apply the concepts of derivatives and integrals to solve a variety of problems. 


A student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the geometric relationship between a function, its first and second derivatives and its anti-derivatives.


A student will be able to interpret and analyze information to develop strategies for solving problems in business and behavioral science.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution.

Math 180 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to define and apply the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives and anti-derivatives to solve a variety of problems.


A student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the geometric relationship between a function, its first and second derivatives and its anti-derivatives.


A student will be able to interpret and analyze information to develop strategies for solving problems involving related rates, optimization, work, volumes, arc length, and surface area.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution. 

Math 245 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to evaluate and simplify basic logic.


A student will be able to define and apply the concepts from elementary number theory and elementary set theory.


A student will be able to apply direct and indirect methods of proof.


A student will be able to solve counting problems.

Math 280 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to choose and apply appropriate techniques of integration.


A student will be able to determine the convergence or divergence of sequences and series.


A student will be able to solve problems involving power series representations of functions.


A student will be able to analyze and graph polar equations, parametric equations, and conic sections.


A student will be able to solve problems using polar and parametric equations that involve tangent lines, arc length, and surface area.

Math 281 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to use rectangular, polar, parametric, cylindrical and spherical coordinates to solve a variety of integrals and associated application problems.


A student will be able to analyze, graph and solve equations related to multi-variable functions.


A student will be able to evaluate, interpret and apply higher order partial derivatives.


A student will be able to analyze and interpret physical examples of vector fields and vector functions.

Math 284 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to characterize and solve a system of linear equations, and determine types of solutions and the existence of a solution.


A student will be able to classify matrices and their properties.


A student will be able to demonstrate and analyze the use of matrix algebra with its associated properties.


A student will be able to demonstrate and analyze the use of the determinant with its associated properties.


A student will be able to demonstrate and analyze the use of vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.


A student will be able to analyze, identify, and use appropriate methods, definitions, and techniques in solving application problems.

Math 285 Student Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to categorize differential equations and use appropriate theorems, formulas, and algorithms to solve them.


A student will be able to use the appropriate technology to solve problems requiring differential equations.


A student will be able to formulate, analyze, and differentiate mathematical conceptions requiring differential equations and manipulate them numerically, graphically, and symbolically as well as have the ability to transition between these representations.


A student will be able to communicate the mathematical process and assess the validity of the solution.

 

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