Students will use numerical data to solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts, justify conclusions supported by quantitative evidence, and communicate those arguments in a variety of formats (using words, tables, graphs, mathematical equations, etc., as appropriate).
Below is a list of Quantitative Literacy courses that have been approved for inclusion in the general education curriculum.
Quantitative Literacy Approved Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1120 | Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Thinking | 3 |
| MATH 1130 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MATH 1140 | Quantitative Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| MATH 1220 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | College Algebra with Support | 4 |
Students are considered proficient in meeting their general education Quantitative Literacy requirement if they have an ACT MATH score of 23 or higher or an SAT MATH score of 570 or higher.
There are several other ways students can fulfill their general education quantitative literacy requirement if they do not have a high enough ACT/SAT score:
- Take one of the courses identified above
- Transfer credit for one of these courses from another institution
- Credit for another college-level math course determined to exceed UNO general education quantitative literacy requirements.