MATH 212-213-214
Note: The sequence MATH 210-211 (two 4-credit courses) for
elementary
mathematics education teachers has been replaced by the sequence MATH
212-213-214 (three 3-credit courses).
MATH 212 (Elements of Numbers and Operations)
DESCRIPTION |
Topics from algebra and
number theory designed to provide insight into arithmetic: sets,
functions, number systems, number theory; operations with natural
numbers, integers, rational numbers; linear equations. |
PREREQUISITES |
One year of college preparatory algebra. |
RESTRICTIONS |
Required for majors
in elementary education, and open only to students in this field.
Not open to students who have completed MATH 210 with a grade of C- or
better. |
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MATH 213 (Elements of Geometry and Measurement)
DESCRIPTION |
Properties of geometric objects in two and three dimensions;
parallel
lines, curves and polygons; ratio, proportion, similarity;
transformational geometry and measurement, constructions,
justifications and proofs. |
PREREQUISITES |
MATH 212 |
RESTRICTIONS |
Required for majors
in elementary education, and open only to students in this field.
Not open to students who have completed MATH 211 with a grade of C- or
better. |
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MATH 214 (Elements of Probability and Statistics)
DESCRIPTION |
Permutations and combinations; probability; collecting and
representing
data; using statistics to analyze and interpret
data. |
PREREQUISITES |
MATH 212. |
RESTRICTIONS |
Required for majors
in elementary education, and open only to students in this field.
Not open to students who have completed MATH 211 with a grade of C- or
better. |
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