QUANTITATIVE REASONING PROGRAM (Q)

Each student, upon entering DePauw, is placed in either Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning (UNIV 101) or is eligible to enroll in a quantitative reasoning Q course. Placement is based on standardized test scores, other evidence of preparation, and optional placement test scores.

Q Courses:

A student is eligible to take a Q course either through placement or by earning a grade of C- or better in UNIV 101. Students must achieve Q certification by the end of their junior year. If certification is not attained by that time, students must complete a Q course each succeeding semester until certification is achieved. Q courses are offered in several academic subjects each semester. They combine an emphasis on quantitative reasoning with mastery of course content. Such courses encourage:

understanding of the quantitative concepts, representational formats and methodologies of a particular discipline;
evaluating quantitative evidence and arguments;
decision-making based upon quantitative information;
active learning through problem-solving, laboratory experiments and projects.

Q Certified Faculty:

Q Workshops are given periodically. Faculty members who complete a Q workshop are Q certified. They may apply to the Q Committee to teach a Q course. Both the faculty member and the course must be Q certified.

Q Committee:

Mark Kannowski , Associate Faculty Development Coordinator Q Program
David Pfeiffer, Director of Q Center
Ken Kirkpatrick , Academic Affairs
Michelle Villinski, Economics and Management
Bridget Gourley, Chemistry
Jamie Stockton, Education
Allison Cath, University Studies
Jennifer Sappenfield, Registar's Office

Alternate Q Certification:

In a few exceptional cases, students may fulfill the Q requirement through an alternate method. For more information, see the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or the Associate Faculty Development Coordinator for the Q Program.

Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning (UNIV 101):