MATH 3106 Foundations of Algebra
Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a "C" in MATH 2008 and formal Science into the Bachelor of Science in Education Program
This course is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses for early childhood education majors. This course is designed to broaden understanding of fundamental concepts of algebra. The principle algebra topics to be taught in this course are: the Language of Algebra, Patterns, Relations, Functions, Equations, and Inequalities. Particular attention will be paid to connections between algebra and other mathematics topics such as arithmetic, geometry, graphical representations of situations, and real world/modeling applications. Specific methods and materials of instruction will be emphasized. This course will not be accepted as a part of the requirements for a major in mathematics. Three hours per week.
MATH 3110 Informal Geometry
Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a "C" in MATH 3106 and formal acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Education program
This course if the second in a sequence of mathematics courses for early childhood education majors. Topics include plane figures, polygons and tessellations, space figures, symmetric figures, systems of measurement, area and perimeter, volume and surface area, congruence and similarity mappings, and topological mappings. This course will not be accepted as a part of the requirements for a major in mathematics.
MATH 3156 Introduction to Data Analysis
Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a "C" in MATH 3110 and formal acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Education program
This course is the third in a sequence of mathematics courses for early childhood education majors. This course focuses on recognizing, using, and learning about mathematics in the context of real-world situations and problems. Deliberate connection to the sciences, social sciences, and fine arts incorporate mathematical topics drawn from algebraic and non-algebraic functions, probability, and discrete mathematics. This course will not be accepted as a part of the requirements for a major in mathematics.