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Following certain course descriptions are the designations: F (Fall), Sp (Spring), Su (Summer) .  These designations indicate the semester(s) in which the course is normally offered and are intended as an aid to students planning their programs of study.

202 Mathematical Concepts for Preschool through Primary Teachers-4 hours.  This course includes extensions of the fundamental concepts studied in Math 106 with emphasis on the procedures as they relate to the early elementary student.  Topics include processes in advanced counting, the four basic operations, elementary fractions, decimals, probability, statistics, angles and other geometric concepts beyond shapes.  The use of manipulatives and technology will support the teaching and learning for this course.  Enrollment is open to students in the early elementary program only.  Prerequisite: Math 106 (grade of C or better).  This course satisfies the A2 category of the University Core Curriculum.  Sp

206 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary, Junior High, and Middle School Teachers-3 hours.  This course contains fundamental concepts in mathematics selected for the elementary and middle school programs.  Included will be the examination of problem-solving processes and strategies, decimals, integers, real numbers and selected topics in algebra, statistics, and probability.  The use of manipulatives and technology will support the teaching and learning for this course.  Enrollment is open only to students in elementary and or middle school/junior high programs.  Prerequisite: Math 106 (grade of C or better).  This course satisfies the A2 category of the University Core Curriculum.  F, Sp, Su
Sample MATH 206 Syllabus

213 Concepts in Algebra for Middle School/Junior High Teachers-3 hours. This course is designed to develop conceptual understandings for topics in algebra and number theory found in the middle-grades math curriculum. This course will include the study of sequences, the binomial theorem, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, modular arithmetic, systems of linear equations, matrix arithmetic and algebra, and coding with matrices; the use of manipulatives and technology will support the teaching and learning of these topics. Prerequisite: MATH 115 (grade of C or better) or MATH 118 (grade of C or better).  Sp

215 Survey of Calculus-3 hours. An introduction to calculus and its applications in business, economics, and the social sciences. Not applicable to the Mathematics major or minor. This course satisfies the A2 category of the University Core Curriculum.  Prerequisite: MATH 111 (grade of C or better).  NOTE: A TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is required for this course.  F, Sp, Su
Sample MATH 215 Syllabus

226 Introductory Concepts in Geometry and Measurement for Elementary, Junior High, and Middle School Teachers-3 hours.  This course covers fundamental concepts in geometry and measurement for teachers in the elementary and middle school programs.  The teaching environment for this course will utilize discovery, inquiry-based strategies.  The use of manipulatives and technology will support the teaching and learning for this course.  Enrollment is open to students in elementary and middle school/junior high programs only.  Prerequisite: Math 206 (grade of C or better). F, Sp, Su
Sample MATH 226 Syllabus

230 Calculus I-4 hours. The theory of limits, differentiation, successive differentiation, the definite integral, indefinite integral, and applications of both the derivative and integral. This course satisfies the A2category of the University Core Curriculum.  Prerequisite: MATH 115 (grade of C or better), MATH 118 (grade of C or better), satisfactory placement score or consent of instructor.  NOTE: A TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is recommended for this course.  F, Sp, Su
Sample MATH 230 Syllabus

236 Geometry for Middle School/Junior High Teachers-3 hours. This course is designed to provide the prospective middle school/junior high school math teacher with conceptual understandings for the geometric concepts found in the middle-grades curriculum.  This course will include the study of logic, polygons, solids, Euclid's postulates, congruent figures, similarity, rigid motion and symmetry, vectors and transformation and other geometries; the use of manipulatives and technology will support the teaching and learning of these topics.  Prerequisite: MATH 226 (grade of C or better). F

241 Principles of Statistics-3 hours. A terminal course for non-mathematics majors and minors. Tabular and graphical representation of statistical data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference, simple correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: Math 106 or MATH 111 or equivalent.  Sp

253 Principles of Mathematical Logic-3 hours.  Includes introductory topics in mathematical logic, combinatorics, analysis, mathematical proof and problem solving.  Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement score or MATH 111.  May be taken concurrently with MATH 230-Calculus I.  F, Sp

 



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