Writing Intensive Courses in Math

MAT 302 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School 3 SH

Prerequisite: MAT 111 and admission to Teacher Education Program

This course is designed for the K-6 teacher. Process and content are emphasized. Teaching strategies, techniques, and learning activities for the K-6 mathematics content are discussed. Students will demonstrate teaching techniques. (writing intensive) (offered every fall)

MAT 340 Transition to Advanced Mathematics 3 SH

Prerequisite: MAT 122

Sets, fundamentals of logic, and methods of proof. Emphasis on teaching students to express themselves mathematically and, in particular, to write mathematical proofs. (writing intensive)

MAT 404 Abstract Algebra: Groups, Rings, and Fields 3 SH

Prerequisite: MAT 122, MAT 250, and Junior standing

Integers and equivalence relations, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and polynomials. (writing intensive)