DATE SUBMITTED

/ 9/6/2017 / CATALOG NO. / Math 119
DATE DICC APPROVED / 12/19/2017 / DATE LAST REVIEWED / 9/25/2002
COURSE INFORMATION FORM
DISCIPLINE
/ Mathematics
COURSE TITLE
/ Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling
CR.HR / 3 / LECT HR. / 3 / LAB HR. / CLIN/INTERN HR. / CLOCK HR.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the skills required to navigate the mathematical demands of modern life and prepare students for a deeper understanding of information presented in mathematical terms. Emphasis is placed on drawing conclusions, making decisions, and communicating effectively in mathematical situations that depend upon multiple factors. To that end, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve open-ended problems with multiple solutions.
PREREQUISITES
Math 85 or Math 95 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES IN THE COURSE (ESO)
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Draw conclusions or make decisions using proportional reasoning.
  2. Read, interpret, analyze, and synthesize quantitative data.
  3. Collect and organize quantitative data in graphs and tables.
  4. Make reasoned estimates and inferences.
  5. Communicate ideas and findings.
  6. Apply mathematical models to solve problems.
7. Create mathematical models to solve problems

GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES (ESO)

Specify which general education outcomes, if any, are substantially addressed by the course. Numbers in parentheses identify the Expected Student Outcomes linked to the specific General Education Outcome.
Outcomes ESO
PROGRAM-LEVEL OUTCOMES

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Specify which Career and Technical program outcomes, if any, are substantially addressed by the course by completing the “Career and Technical Education template” to show the relationship between course and program outcomes to assessment measures.
CLASS-LEVEL ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Student accomplishment of expected student outcomes may be assessed using the following measures. It is highly recommended that assessment measures indicated by ** be used in this course. (Identify which measures are used to assess which outcomes.)
1.**Homework exercises (1 – 7)
2.**Examsover skills andconcepts (1 – 7)
3.**Cooperative work tosolveproblems and discovery exercises (1 – 7)
4.**End of class assessment including, but not limited to, a final exam, project, portfolio, or presentation (1 – 7)
5.A project that involvescollecting and analyzingdata (1 – 7)
6.Journalof vocabulary and processes (1 – 7)
7.Writtenreports onmathematicalfindings (1 – 7)
8.Writtenpapers on mathematicalconceptsandprocesses (1 – 7)
CATALOG NO. / Math 119

COURSE OUTLINE FORM

DISCIPLINE

/ Mathematics
COURSE TITLE: / Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling

Individual instructors may order this outline as fits the needs of their individual courses. In addition, they may place more emphasis on some areas than on others. What is assured is that this particular list is covered in the course. Other topics may be added to a course as the instructor sees fit, and as time and interest allow. An *asterisk can be used to mark an item as optional.

I.Draw conclusions or make decisions using proportional reasoning.

  1. Use ratios, proportions, rates, and percentages to explain, draw conclusions, or make decisions.
  2. Use units and unit conversion to explain, draw conclusions, or make decisions.

II.Read, interpret, analyze, and synthesize quantitative data.

  1. Use descriptive statistics to interpret and analyze quantitative data.
  2. Use probability to interpret and analyze quantitative data.

III.Collect and organize quantitative data in graphs and tables.

IV.Make reasoned estimates and inferences.

V.Communicate ideas and findings.

  1. Communicate ideas and findings orally, in writing, and visually.
  2. Communicate ideas and findings formally and informally.

VI.Apply mathematical models to solve problems.

  1. Interpret and analyze linear, exponential, and other nonlinear functions that model data.
  2. Describe and contrast linear rate and exponential rate in the context of a problem.

VII.Create mathematical models to solve problems.

  1. Create and justify assumptions.
  2. Create linear, exponential, and other nonlinear functions from quantitative data and explain the results.

Revised 9/27/18