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MTH 321 Elementary Number Theory

Divisibility, Euclidean algorithm, prime factorization, congruences, elementary Diophantine equations, and applications to cryptography. Does not count toward a major but may count toward a minor in Mathematics. Prerequisite: MTH 175 or MTH 332.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 175 or MTH 332

Corequisites

None.

MTH 332 Introduction to Mathematical Proof

Study of several fundamental concepts in mathematics including logic, set theory, principles of counting, relations and functions, cardinality, and mathematical induction. No credit in MTH 175 after credit is earned in MTH 332. MTH 175 and MTH 332 cannot be taken in the same semester. Prerequisite: MTH 132 and 175; or Pre/Co-requisites: MTH 223 or 232.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 132, MTH 175

Corequisites

None.

MTH 334 Differential Equations

First, second, and higher order differential equations, existence and uniqueness of solutions, Laplace transforms, series solutions, systems of differential equations, numerical methods, and applications. Prerequisites: MTH 133, 223.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 133, MTH 223

Corequisites

None.

MTH 341 College Geometry

An advanced study of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometries from an axiomatic and historical standpoint. Prerequisite: MTH 332.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 332

Corequisites

None.

MTH 350 The Teaching of Patterns, Shapes, Measurement and Data

The teaching and learning of attribution: patterns, shapes, measurement, and data while using High Leverage Practices in grades PK-6. Admission limited to students pursuing a B.S. in Ed., Teaching Grades PK-3, Teaching Grades 3-6 major or Teaching Grades PK-6 major. Prerequisites: MTH 250 with a grade of C or better; C or better in one of: MTH 105, MTH 107, MTH 130, MTH 132.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 250 with a grade of C or better; C or better in one of: MTH 105, MTH 107, MTH 130, MTH 132.

Corequisites

None.

MTH 351 Geometry for K-8 Mathematics Teachers

This course examines geometry focusing on axiomatic systems with the purpose of developing the ability to create mathematical proofs. Prerequisites: MTH 256; MTH 152 with grade of B or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 256; MTH 152 with grade of B or better

Corequisites

None.

MTH 360 Statistics and Probability for Secondary Education

The teaching and learning of statistics and probability content in grades 5-12, with an emphasis on designing and understanding research and real-world applications in mathematics education. Prerequisites: MTH 265 with a C+ or better; declared a Teaching Mathematics Grades 7-12 minor, a Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-12 major, or a Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-9 minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 265 with a C+ or better; declared a Teaching Mathematics Grades 7-12 minor, a Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-12 major, or a Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-9 minor.

Corequisites

None.

MTH 362 Problem-Based and Technology Enhanced Geometry for Secondary Teachers

Geometry content is explored through a problem-based and technology- enhanced approach connecting secondary mathematics curricula with undergraduate mathematics and pedagogical content. Prerequisites: MTH 332; C+ or better in MTH 261; signed major or minor in secondary mathematics teaching.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 332; C+ or better in MTH 261; signed major or minor in secondary mathematics teaching

Corequisites

None.

MTH 363 Problem-Based Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers

Probability and Statistics content are explored through a problem-based and technology-enhanced approach connecting secondary mathematics curricula with undergraduate mathematics and pedagogical content. Prerequisites: MTH 332; C+ or better in MTH 261; signed major or minor in secondary mathematics.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MTH 332; C+ or better in MTH 261; signed major or minor in secondary mathematics

Corequisites

None.

MTH 397 Independent Study

The in-depth study of a topic in mathematics under the direction of a faculty member. May be taken for credit more than once, total credit not to exceed six hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.