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Quantitative Reasoning
The goal of the Quantitative Reasoning
requirement is to ensure that every graduate of the College achieves
a certain level of proficiency in using and analyzing quantitative
information.
Quantitative Reasoning is the methodology
used to analyze quantitative information to make decisions, judgments,
and predictions. It involves defining a problem by means of numerical
or geometrical representations of real-world phenomena, determining
how to solve it, deducing consequences, formulating alternatives,
and predicting outcomes. QR courses may come from a wide range
of disciplines representing the natural and social sciences.
Students may fulfill this requirement by:
- passing one course of three of more credits
designated for full QR credit (QR/1); or
- passing two courses (at least one of
which must be of three or more credits) designated for half QR
credit (QR/2).
Advanced Placement (AP) courses may not
be used to meet the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Courses
transferred from another college or university do not generally
carry QR credit, except in the following circumstances:
- QR is considered fulfilled for all science,
math, and computer science concentrators who transfer in the
prerequisites;
- Transfer credit of at least three credits
for PHYSICS 125, 126, 140, 240, or a statistics course receive
(QR/1) credit.
Courses used to satisfy the QR requirement
also may satisfy other College requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About the QR Requirement
Petitioning for a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Requirement Substitution
A student may petition the Academic Standards Board to be allowed to satisfy the QR requirement with a class has elected at another institution or another college/school at UM.
Quantitative Reasoning Requirement Substitution Petition (PDF)
Use this petition form to request a substitution to the QR Requiremet
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