RECD 10/01/2019 @5 - Western Michigan University



COAS REQUEST TO COLLEGE CURRICULM COMMITTEE FOR CURRICULAR IMPROVEMENTSCOAS REQUEST TO COLLEGE CURRICULM COMMITTEE FOR CURRICULAR IMPROVEMENTS MATH 1700 - L-2019-MATH-191RECD 10/01/2019 @5Department: MATHInitiator name: Jay TreimanInitiator email: jay.treiman@wmich.eduProposed effective term: 202040Does course need General Education approval?: NWill course be used in teacher education?: NIf 5000 level course, prerequisites apply to: UProposed course data:Change Course MATH 1700Specific Course Change type selected: Pre or Co-requisites1. Existing course prefix and number:MATH 17002. Existing course prerequisites:CAPP Restrictions:MATH 1180 Min grade = C or(Rule: CREDITS: credits and test scores for a total of 1 conditions) ACT Math Test Score at least 27 or SAT Mathematics Test Score at least 610 or(Rule: MAPL: adv placement exam for a total of 1 conditions)3. Proposed course prerequisites:MATH 1180 with a minimum grade of 'C' or placement into this class will be determined by Department of Mathematics placement mechanisms or acceptable transfer credit. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.4. Existing course corequisites:No Corequisites exist for MATH 1700 in term 202040.5. Proposed course corequisites:none6. Proposed course prerequisites that may be taken concurrently (before or at the same time):none7. Minimum grade for prerequisites (default grades are D for Undergrad and C for Grad):C8. Do prerequisites and corequisites for 5000-level courses apply to undergraduates, graduates, or both? Not Applicable9. If this change applies to multiple courses, please list them below.Math 1100, Math 1110, Math 1140, Math 1160, Math 1180, Math 1220, Math 1500A. Please choose Yes or No to indicate if this class is a Teacher Education class:NoB. Please choose the applicable class level:UndergraduateC. Please respond Yes if this is a current general education course and/or a course being submitted for the new WMU Essential Studies program. Please respond No if it is neither.YesD. Explain briefly and clearly the proposed improvement.Mathematics placement at WMU is being moved to the ALEKS PPL mathematics placement exam. This will replace the ACT and SAT exams as the primary placement tool at WMU. We are also eliminating all placement by high school course completion.E. Rationale. Give your reason(s) for the proposed improvement. (If your proposal includes prerequisites, justify those, too.).Unlike the ACT and SAT exams, this exam is specifically designed to place students into the correct mathematics class for their background skills and knowledge. Instructors have found that placement by ACT/SAT scores does not sort students adequately. We understand that WMU will stop using ACT/SAT scores in the future.F. List the student learning outcomes for the proposed course or the revised or proposed major, minor, or concentration. These are the outcomes that the department will use for future assessments of the course or program.Not applicable.G. Describe how this curriculum change is a response to student learning assessment outcomes that are part of a departmental or college assessment plan or informal assessment activities.This is in response to unacceptable failure rates that we believe are related to inappropriate placement.H. Effect on other colleges, departments or programs. If consultation with others is required, attach evidence of consultation and support. If objections have been raised, document the resolution. Demonstrate that the program you propose is not a duplication of an existing one.This change may make some students start mathematics at a lower level class than they would have before. The desired effect is to reduce the number of students who leave WMU because they fail mathematics classes.I. Effect on your department's programs. Show how the proposed change fits with other departmental offerings.This may mean some realignment of resources to cover lower level classes. J. Effects on enrolled students: are program conflicts avoided? Will your proposal make it easier or harder for students to meet graduation requirements? Can students complete the program in a reasonable time? Show that you have considered scheduling needs and demands on students' time. If a required course will be offered during summer only, provide a rationale.Unknown. This may increase the time to graduation for some students but may also make it more likely that students do not fail mathematics classes.K. Student or external market demand. What is your anticipated student audience? What evidence of student or market demand or need exists? What is the estimated enrollment? What other factors make your proposal beneficial to students?Not applicableL. Effects on resources. Explain how your proposal would affect department and University resources, including faculty, equipment, space, technology, and library holdings. Tell how you will staff additions to the program. If more advising will be needed, how will you provide for it? How often will course(s) be offered? What will be the initial one-time costs and the ongoing base-funding costs for the proposed program? (Attach additional pages, as necessary.) The cost is being covered at the provost direction. The logistics of testing are being done in consultation with various groups on campus.M. With the change from General Education to WMU Essential Studies, this question is no longer used.For courses requesting approval as a WMU Essential Studies course, a syllabus identifying the student learning outcomes and an action plan for assessing the student learning outcomes must be attached in the Banner Workflow system.Not ApplicableN. (Undergraduate proposals only) Describe, in detail, how this curriculum change affects transfer articulation for Michigan community colleges. For course changes, include detail on necessary changes to transfer articulation from Michigan community college courses. For new majors or minors, describe transfer guidelines to be developed with Michigan community colleges. For revisions to majors or minors, describe necessary revisions to Michigan community college guidelines. Department chairs should seek assistance from college advising directors or from the admissions office in completing this section.Not applicableO. Current catalog copy:The attached documents contain the catalog language that has currently been approved for Fall 2020. It includes WES language for many of these courses.P. Proposed catalog copy:The attached documents contain the proposed catalog language. It includes the approved WES language. Department Curriculum Chair approver: Kate KlineDepartment Curriculum Chair comment: Date: 01-OCT-2019Department approver: Steven ZiebarthChair comment: Date: 01-OCT-2019MATH 1090 - Pre-AlgebraDesigned to sharpen computational skills andstrengthen analytical thinking. Students areencouraged to find patterns, make conjectures, andjudge the validity of conjectures. Topics includeintegers, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, andgeometry. Variables and problem solving areemphasized throughout the course.Credits: 2 hoursNotes: This course is required of students who placeinto Math 1090; students who place into Math 1110(Algebra II) or higher must request departmentalapproval to enroll. Contact the department office forinformation on placement. Credit for course will notapply to the number of credit hours needed forgraduation from WMU. Tutoring is available for allMath 1090 students.MATH 1100 - Algebra IDesigned to sharpen algebra skills and concepts, andstrengthen analytical thinking. Topics include:arithmetic foundations of algebra, properties of realnumbers, linear equations and inequalities, systems oflinear equations expressions, equivalent linearexpressions, and function sense. Variable and functionsense are considered in terms of four representations:verbal, graphical, symbolic and numerical. Studentsfind patterns, make conjectures, and judge the validityof given conjectures.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1090 with a grade of "C" or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement may be determined byACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department ofMathematics placement mechanism.Credits: 3 hoursNotes: Credit for MATH 1100 will not be granted toanyone having already received credit with a grade of"C'' or better in any of MATH 1110, 1160, 1180,1220, or 2000 or equivalent transferable courses. Agraphing calculator is required. Tutoring is availablefor all Math 1100 students.MATH 1110 - Algebra IIDesigned to sharpen algebra skills and concepts in afunction-based setting. Topics include: linearfunctions, quadratic functions, rational functions,composing and decomposing functions, inversefunctions, logarithmic and exponential functions. Inaddition, the course emphasizes symbol manipulationwith reason and the importance of reading a textbook.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1100 with a grade of "C" or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement may be determined byACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department ofMathematics placement mechanism.Credits: 3 hoursNotes: Credit for MATH 1110 will not be granted toanyone having already received credit with a grade of"C'' or better in any of MATH 1180, 1220, 2000 orequivalent transferable courses. A graphing calculatoris required. Tutoring is available for all Math 1110students.Math 1140 Essential Quantitative ReasoningThis course is intended for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop quantitative reasoning skills and an awareness of the use of mathematics to solve problems in the world around us. Areas of application may include: modeling real world situations graphically and symbolically, the mathematics of finance (investments, loans, etc.), and quantitative data collection and analysis. A graphing calculator is required.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking. Prerequisites & Corequisites: MATH 1100 with a grade of “C” or better, or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. 3 hoursMATH 1160 Finite Mathematics with ApplicationsThis course is designed to provide a background in finite mathematics and to continue the development of algebra skills. The following finite mathematic topics will be covered: linear equations and inequalities, mathematical models, solving a system of two linear equations, linear programming, difference/recursive equations, the mathematics of finance, sets, Venn diagrams, counting techniques, and an introduction to basic and conditional probability. The following algebraic topics will be reviewed: fractions, basic algebraic terminology and properties, exponents, scientific notation, solving equations and literal equations, and an introduction to summation and multiplication notations. A graphing calculator is required.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1110 or by placement into the course. Placement maybe determined by completing at least 3 years ofcollege preparatory mathematics, by ACT/SAT scoresand/or by a Department of Mathematics placementmechanism.Credits: 3 hoursMATH 1180 Precalculus MathematicsCourse Description:? This course is designed to enhance analytical and graphical skills, and concepts necessary for Calculus.? Topics covered include algebraic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and equations, nonlinear inequalities, analytic trigonometry and some analytic geometry. Students will learn methods without and with the use of graphing calculators.This course satisfies the requirements of Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information, and Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Prerequisite & Corequisites:? MATH 1110 or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism.Credits: 4 hoursNotes:? A graphing calculator is required for this course..MATH 1220 Calculus ICourse description: The first of a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include functions, limits, continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation, integration, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.This course satisfies the requirements of Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: Understand different types of modeling techniques and Interpret mathematical representations.Prerequisites & Corequisites:?Prerequisite:?MATH?1180 or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of?Mathematics placement mechanism.Credits:?4 hoursNotes: Tutoring is available for all?Math?1220?students. A graphing calculator is required. Students who take more than one of?MATH?1220,?MATH?1700, or?MATH?2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation.MATH 1500 - Number Concepts forElementary/Middle School TeachersThis course provides a foundation in number conceptsappropriate for elementary and middle schoolteachers. Topics include numeration systems, numbertheory, rational numbers, and integers. Emphasis isplaced on conceptual understanding, problem solving,mental arithmetic, and computational estimation.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1100 with a grade of "C'' or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement may be determined byACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department ofMathematics placement mechanism.Credits: 4 hoursRestrictions: This course is restricted to those whosecurricula include either Elementary Education orSpecial Education.Notes: A graphing calculator is required. This coursesatisfies General Education Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning.MATH 1700 - Calculus I, Science andEngineeringThe first of a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus which emphasizes applications and preparation for science and engineering (particularly physics). Vectors, functions, limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation, integration, and trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1180 or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Credits: 4 hoursNotes: Students who take more than one of MATH 1220, 1700, or 2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation.MATH 2000 - Calculus with ApplicationsA terminal one semester course in calculus with emphasis on techniques and applications. Topics include functions, limits, differentiation, integration and applications. This course should not be elected by those students taking courses in the MATH 1220 to 1230 sequence.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or Math 1180 or Math 1220 or Math 1230 or Math 1450 or Math 1700 or Math 1710, or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by completing 1-1/2 years high school algebra and 1 year high school geometry, by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Credits: 4 hoursNotes: Students who take more than one of MATH 1220, 1700, or 2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation. Tutoring is available for all Math 2000 students. A graphing calculator is required.MATH 1090 - Pre-AlgebraDesigned to sharpen computational skills andstrengthen analytical thinking. Students areencouraged to find patterns, make conjectures, andjudge the validity of conjectures. Topics includeintegers, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, andgeometry. Variables and problem solving areemphasized throughout the course.Credits: 2 hoursNotes: This course is required of students who placeinto Math 1090; students who place into Math 1110(Algebra II) or higher must request departmentalapproval to enroll. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement. Credit for course will notapply to the number of credit hours needed forgraduation from WMU. Tutoring is available for allMath 1090 students.MATH 1100 - Algebra IDesigned to sharpen algebra skills and concepts, andstrengthen analytical thinking. Topics include:arithmetic foundations of algebra, properties of realnumbers, linear equations and inequalities, systems oflinear equations expressions, equivalent linearexpressions, and function sense. Variable and functionsense are considered in terms of four representations:verbal, graphical, symbolic and numerical. Studentsfind patterns, make conjectures, and judge the validityof given conjectures.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1090 with a grade of "C" or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.Credits: 3 hoursNotes: Credit for MATH 1100 will not be granted toanyone having already received credit with a grade of"C'' or better in any of MATH 1110, 1160, 1180,1220, or 2000 or equivalent transferable courses. Agraphing calculator is required. Tutoring is availablefor all Math 1100 students.MATH 1110 - Algebra IIDesigned to sharpen algebra skills and concepts in afunction-based setting. Topics include: linearfunctions, quadratic functions, rational functions,composing and decomposing functions, inversefunctions, logarithmic and exponential functions. Inaddition, the course emphasizes symbol manipulationwith reason and the importance of reading a textbook.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1100 with a grade of "C" or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.Credits: 3 hoursNotes: Credit for MATH 1110 will not be granted toanyone having already received credit with a grade of"C'' or better in any of MATH 1180, 1220, 2000 orequivalent transferable courses. A graphing calculatoris required. Tutoring is available for all Math 1110students.Math 1140 Essential Quantitative ReasoningThis course is intended for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop quantitative reasoning skills and an awareness of the use of mathematics to solve problems in the world around us. Areas of application may include: modeling real world situations graphically and symbolically, the mathematics of finance (investments, loans, etc.), and quantitative data collection and analysis. A graphing calculator is required.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking. Prerequisites & Corequisites: MATH 1100 with a grade of “C” or better, or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement. 3 hoursMATH 1160 Finite Mathematics with ApplicationsThis course is designed to provide a background in finite mathematics and to continue the development of algebra skills. The following finite mathematic topics will be covered: linear equations and inequalities, mathematical models, solving a system of two linear equations, linear programming, difference/recursive equations, the mathematics of finance, sets, Venn diagrams, counting techniques, and an introduction to basic and conditional probability. The following algebraic topics will be reviewed: fractions, basic algebraic terminology and properties, exponents, scientific notation, solving equations and literal equations, and an introduction to summation and multiplication notations. A graphing calculator is required.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Prerequisite: MATH 1100, with a “C” or better, or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement. 3 hoursMATH 1180 Precalculus MathematicsCourse Description:? This course is designed to enhance analytical and graphical skills, and concepts necessary for Calculus.? Topics covered include algebraic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and equations, nonlinear inequalities, analytic trigonometry and some analytic geometry. Students will learn methods without and with the use of graphing calculators.This course satisfies the requirements of Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information, and Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Prerequisite & Corequisites:? MATH 1110 or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.Credits: 4 hoursNotes:? A graphing calculator is required for this course.MATH 1220 Calculus ICourse description: The first of a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include functions, limits, continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation, integration, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.This course satisfies the requirements of Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: Understand different types of modeling techniques and Interpret mathematical representations.Prerequisites & Corequisites:?Prerequisite:?MATH?1180 or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.Credits:?4 hoursNotes: Tutoring is available for all?Math?1220?students. A graphing calculator is required. Students who take more than one of?MATH?1220,?MATH?1700, or?MATH?2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation.MATH 1500 - Number Concepts forElementary/Middle School TeachersThis course provides a foundation in number conceptsappropriate for elementary and middle schoolteachers. Topics include numeration systems, numbertheory, rational numbers, and integers. Emphasis isplaced on conceptual understanding, problem solving,mental arithmetic, and computational estimation.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH1100 with a grade of "C'' or better, or by placementinto the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.Credits: 4 hoursRestrictions: This course is restricted to those whosecurricula include either Elementary Education orSpecial Education.Notes: A graphing calculator is required. This coursesatisfies General Education Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning.MATH 1700 - Calculus I, Science andEngineeringThe first of a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus which emphasizes applications and preparation for science and engineering (particularly physics). Vectors, functions, limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation, integration, and trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1180 or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Credits: 4 hoursNotes: Students who take more than one of MATH 1220, 1700, or 2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation.MATH 2000 - Calculus with ApplicationsA terminal one semester course in calculus with emphasis on techniques and applications. Topics include functions, limits, differentiation, integration and applications. This course should not be elected by those students taking courses in the MATH 1220 to 1230 sequence.Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or Math 1180 or Math 1220 or Math 1230 or Math 1450 or Math 1700 or Math 1710, or by placement into the course. Placement into this class may be determined by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. See the Department of Mathematics web site or contact the Department of Mathematics for further information about the placement.This course satisfies Essential Studies Level 1, Quantitative Literacy with Student Learning Outcomes: 1) Analyze and Interpret Quantitative Information; and 2) Develop Creative and Critical Thinking.Credits: 4 hoursNotes: Students who take more than one of MATH 1220, 1700, or 2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation. Tutoring is available for all Math 2000 students. A graphing calculator is required. ................
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