BSU 2002-04 Undergrad Liberal Education Category 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

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CATEGORY 4: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING

(requires one course, 3 or more credits)

Goal: To increase students' knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, evaluate arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. Students will learn to apply mathematics, logic, and/or statistics to help them make decisions in their lives and careers. Minnesota's public higher education systems have agreed that developmental mathematics includes the first three years of a high school mathematics sequence through intermediate algebra.

Student Competencies:

Students will be able to

practice the critical thinking skills necessary for mathematical and logical reasoning, including analysis, identification of appropriate problem-solving techniques, search for valid proofs, etc.
illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.
clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.
explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (proof).
apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.

Courses which satisfy this category include

MATH 1100: Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning (4 credits)

MATH 1110: Beginning College Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 1170: College Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 1470: Precalculus (5 credits)

MATH 2171: Concepts of Calculus I (5 credits)

MATH 2172: Concepts of Calculus II (3 credits)

MATH 2471: Calculus I (5 credits)

MATH 2472: Calculus II (5 credits)

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