Graduate Courses
MAT 508 Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction
Techniques for using the computer and graphing calculator to augment and enhance the teaching of mathematics. Emphasis is placed on technology-enriched instruction of mathematics for students at all levels. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite : MAT 151. Scheduled summer semesters. 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. Scheduled summer semesters of even years. 3 credits.
MAT 518 Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction II
Techniques for Implementing existing computer software and graphing calculator activities into the secondary mathematics classroom, designing your own mathematics software, and writing and using computer and graphing calculator programming exercises to enhance mathematics instruction. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite : Grade of C or higher in MAT 508. Scheduled
summer semesters of odd years. 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. Scheduled summer semesters. 4 credits.
MAT 526 Probability and Applied Statistics II
Linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance and applications. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years. 3 credits.
MAT 530 Foundation of Geometry
An axiomatic development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite : MAT 250. Scheduled spring semesters. 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: MAT 151 and admission to M.S. Program in mathematical education. Scheduled fall semesters of even years. 4 credits.
MAT 560 Topology
Metric spaces and fundamental concepts, topological spaces, subspaces and product spaces, countability properties, separation properties, compactness, and connectedness. Prerequisite: MAT 250. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years. 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: MAT 250. Scheduled fall semesters. 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: MAT 573 or one semester each of linear algebra and abstract algebra at undergraduate level. Scheduled spring semesters of even years. 3 credits.
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. Scheduled summer semesters of odd years. 2 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.
