Graduate Mathematics Courses
MAT 508 Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction I
Technology tools for the math teacher for lesson preparation and presentations. Techniques
for integrating dynamic computer software applications and the graphing calculator
and its applications in teaching. Designing technology-based activities for mathematics
instruction. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MAT 151. 3 credits.
MAT 514 Teaching Mathematics to Accelerated Students and Low Achievers
Characteristics and needs of low achievers and accelerated students in mathematics,
and methods of effectively teaching those two student populations. 3 credits.
MAT 518 Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction II
Techniques for creating new tools and using advanced options in dynamic software,
writing and using calculator programs to enhance mathematics instruction, and designing
inquiry-based activities using technology for mathematics instruction. Graphing calculator
required. Prerequisite : Grade of C or higher in MAT 508. 3 credits.
MAT 525 Probability and Statistics (Certification Program)
Descriptive statistics; introduction to probability theory; probability and sampling
distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation; non-parametric tests. 4 credits.
MAT 526 Probability and Applied Statistics II
Linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance and applications. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or higher in MAT 525 or departmental permission. 3 credits.
MAT 530 Foundation of Geometry
An axiomatic development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite
: Grade of C or higher in MAT 250. 3 credits.
MAT 541 Topics in Real Analysis
The real numbers as a metric space, limits in metric spaces, integration, topics
in calculus of two and three variables, applications. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
higher in both MAT 151 and MAT 250 and admission to M.S. Program in mathematical education
or departmental permission. 4 credits.
MAT 560 Topology
Metric spaces and fundamental concepts, topological spaces, subspaces and product
spaces, countability properties, separation properties, compactness, and connectedness.
Prerequisite: Grade of C of higher in MAT 250. 3 credits.
MAT 573 Algebraic Structures I (Certification Program)
Matrices and vectors; systems of linear equations; introduction to groups, rings,
fields and vector spaces; linear and affine transformations. Certification only. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or higher in MAT 250. 4 credits.
MAT 574 Algebraic Structures II
Direct products and factor groups; ideals and factor rings; polynomial rings; extension
fields; introduction to Galois theory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MAT 573
or departmental permission. 3 credits.
MAT 580 Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education
Examines a general overview of social science research, a brief history of mathematics
education research, and the application of experimental, descriptive, qualitative,
and meta-analysis methods in the field of mathematics education. Prerequisites: MAT
525 or equivalent.
MAT 590 Thesis Seminar
Research and writing of the thesis in the area of concentration, under the direction
of a mathematics department faculty member. For specific details, consult the chairperson
or graduate coordinator of the department. Prerequisite : departmental permission.
6 credits.
MAT 595 Seminar in Mathematics Education
Current issues in mathematics education. 3 credits.
MAT 600 Independent Study
Provides qualified students with an opportunity for independent study and careful
discussion from an advanced standpoint of selected topics in mathematics. Prerequisite
: departmental permission. 1-3 credits.