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The University of New Mexico

Program Learning Goals and Outcomes

The department has formulated the following broad education goals for mathematics majors:

  1. Mathematical knowledge.  Students should demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of calculus and linear algebra as well as the ability to think logically and critically.
  2. Problem solving skills.  Students should formulate, analyze, and solve problems through analytical and computational techniques and apply them to other disciplines when appropriate.
  3. Employment skills.  Students should attain the needed written and oral communication skills to translate their degree into a viable career path.

The department has formulated the following broad education goals for statistics majors:

  1. Statistical knowledge.  Students should demonstrate proficiency in probability and statistical theory and methods.
  2. Presentation and interpretation of data.  Student should demonstrate the ability to manipulate and visualize data and to compute standard statistical summaries.
  3. Mathematical knowledge.  Students should demonstrate skill in applying fundamental mathematical techniques.

Program goals and student learning outcomes for each concentration:

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