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301. Computer Applications in Mathematics for Teachers (3)

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MTED 110 or MATH 122 or EDSS 300M or concurrent enrollment in EDSS 300M
Designed for pre-service or inservice teachers. Software evaluation; teacher tools (spreadsheets, databases, email, collaborative tools, and applications); mathematics using technology; programming; technology use issues in schools.
Satisfies California Level I teaching credential computer technology standard. Open for credit to pre-service or in-service teaching credential students only. (Lecture 2 hrs., activity 2 hrs.)

303. Number Systems, Probability and Statistics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (3)

Prerequisite: California Teaching Credential.
Introduction to problem solving, development, analysis of the structure, properties and operations of the real number system. Concept and process development using appropriate models, manipulatives, and activities. Statistics including data representation, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Basic laws of probability and set theory, combinations, permutations, and simulations.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours)

312. Geometry and Measurement for Mathematics Specialists in Elementary and Middle Schools (4)

Prerequisites: MTED 110 and one year of high school geometry.
Exploration, conjecture, justification of geometric relationships, applications relevant to teaching geometry (K-10). Problem solving, informal geometry, proof, non-Euclidean geometry, congruency, similarity, constructions, transformations, tessellations, measurement (English and Metric) in 1, 2 , and 3 dimensions. Computer construction utility used.
Not open for credit to Mathematics majors. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., activity 2 hrs.)

402. Problem Solving Applications in Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (3)

Prerequisite(s): (include complete list of course prerequisites) "C" or better in MTED 110, MTED 205, and either MTED 211 or 312 or the equivalent and a course in Critical Thinking.
Problem solving processes and strategies; interrelates and applies content from many mathematics areas (real number system, algebra, number theory, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics); develops questioning strategies, fostering understanding of algebra and geometry. Technology integrated throughout.
Not open for credit to Mathematics majors. (Lecture 2 hrs., activity 2 hrs.)

411. Topics and Issues in Secondary School Mathematics (3)

Prerequisites: MATH 310, MATH 341, MATH 355, MATH 380, MATH 410, MATH 444; EDSS 300M or consent of the instructor.
Analysis of topics and issues in secondary school mathematics curriculum. Problem solving, mathematical connections, communication, structures, conjecture, proof, manipulatives, technology, assessment. Observations/interview experiences and portfolio assemblage required. Intended for students preparing to enter Single Subject Credential Program in mathematics.
(Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)

415. History of Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)

Prerequisite: MTED 312 with a grade of "C" or better .
Mathematics ideas throughout history with orientation toward various civilizations and cross-cultural views. Covers origins and interrelationships of areas of K-9 mathematics curriculum, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability, cryptography, and other mathematics topics.
Not open for credit to mathematics (all options) or statistics majors or for students with credit in MATH 310 or MTED 315. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs; activity 2 hrs.)

420. Number Theory for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)

Prerequisite: MTED 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Concepts and justification involving basic properties of natural numbers, mathematics induction, Euclidean algorithm, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Topics include proofs and problem-solving with divisibility, primes and composites, and prime factorization; congruences and other examples.
Not open for credit to mathematics (all options) or statistics majors or for students with credit in MATH 341 or MTED 320. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs; activity 2 hrs.)

424. Algebraic Structures for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)

Prerequisite: MTED 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Properties of real and complex numbers, groups, rings, reals and complex fields; polynomial equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions; matrices and vectors.
Not open for credit to mathematics (all options) or statistics majors or for students with credit in MATH 444 or MTED 324. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs; activity 2 hrs.)

425. Functions, Models and Concepts of Calculus for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)

Prerequisite: MTED 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Numeric, symbolic, graphical, verbal representation of functions; sequences and sums. Intuitive development of concepts of limit, continuity, derivative, integral. Applications, including differential equations. Algebraic methods and technology emphasized in context of learning calculus. Not open for credit to mathematics (all options) or statistics majors or for students with credit in MTED 325. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs; activity 2 hrs.)

495. Special Topics in Mathematics Education (1-3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of interest in Mathematics Education.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in different semesters. Letter grade only (A-F).


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