General Education, Mathematics Goals

The goal of General Education Mathematics requirement is to provide a learning environment for students to better understand and explore the world by utilizing mathematical principles and formal reasoning. Students will apply mathematics by analyzing and evaluating both the process and the solutions for conceptual and everyday situations. Students will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics through relevant mathematical modeling, problem solving, critical thinking skills, and the use of appropriate technologies.
I.	Apply mathematical principles or basic statistical reasoning to solve conceptual or applied problems and determine if solutions are reasonable. (Scientific Inquiry & Mathematical Reasoning, Critical Thinking)
II.	Communicate mathematical concepts using appropriate terminology and symbolic language.  (Scientific Inquiry & Mathematical Reasoning, Critical Thinking)
III.	Analyze the behavior of, and solve, real world problems relating mathematics to other disciplines.  (Scientific Inquiry & Mathematical Reasoning, Critical Thinking)
IV.	Use appropriate technology to analyze data and graphs, as well as model real world behavior.  (Scientific Inquiry & Mathematical Reasoning, Critical Thinking)

Courses satisfying the Mathematics category must meet all category learning outcomes.