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2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

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site, objectives, and credit hours in consultation with on-site<br />

supervisor. 45 hours work for 1 credit per semester, repeated<br />

up to 6 credit hours. Graded<br />

S/U. (SEM)<br />

LAW 380<br />

Special Topics in Law 3 credits<br />

Prerequisite: Instructors permission. Selected topics in the<br />

history, ethics, and practice of law in American and<br />

international judicial systems. (ADD)<br />

MAT 098<br />

Introductory Algebra 3 credits<br />

Algebraic principles and procedures are studied.<br />

Understanding of concepts, not memorization of<br />

manipulative skills, is emphasized. Tables and graphs are<br />

integrated to give numerical and visual meaning to algebraic<br />

expressions. This course partially satisfies the general<br />

education requirement in the scientific and quantitative<br />

understanding category for the associate degree. (SEM)<br />

MAT 105<br />

Intermediate Algebra 3 credits<br />

Designed for students needing a mathematics course to assist<br />

them in their major area of study, such as health science.<br />

Topics selected include linear equations, graphing,<br />

proportion, and variation applications, use of exponents. This<br />

course partially satisfies the general education requirement<br />

in the scientific and quantitative understanding category.<br />

(SEM)<br />

MAT <strong>11</strong>5<br />

Mathematics for Elementary<br />

School Teachers I 4 credits<br />

Prerequisite: Elementary education majors only. This is the<br />

first of a two-semester sequence of courses designed to<br />

strengthen, broaden, and enrich the student’s background in<br />

the areas associated with elementary school mathematics.<br />

Topics included are problem-solving, logic, sets, numeration<br />

systems, operations involving decimal and non-decimal<br />

bases, geometry of shape and size, and measurements.<br />

Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are utilized to<br />

demonstrate content. A weekly lab allows for additional work<br />

with manipulatives, student application of learned concepts,<br />

and a practicum experience in an elementary school. Three<br />

hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. This course<br />

partially satisfies the general education requirement in the<br />

scientific and quantitative understanding category. (FAL)<br />

MAT <strong>11</strong>6<br />

Mathematics for Elementary<br />

School Teachers II 5 credits<br />

Prerequisite: MAT <strong>11</strong>5. This is the second of a two-semester<br />

sequence of courses designed to strengthen, broaden, and<br />

enrich the student’s background in the areas associated with<br />

elementary school mathematics. Attention is given to various<br />

problem-solving techniques. In addition to the text, outside<br />

readings from other sources, especially Teaching Children<br />

Mathematics, are required. Semester projects include the<br />

development of a file of mathematics activities, a<br />

mathematics learning center, and group presentations.<br />

Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are utilized to<br />

demonstrate content. Topics included are problem-solving,<br />

geometry of shape and size, measurement, fractions, and real<br />

numbers. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab per<br />

week. (SPR)<br />

MAT 130<br />

Statistics in the Contemporary World 3 credits<br />

Statistical ideas and reasoning are used to study current<br />

issues. Sampling distributions, measurement, and concepts of<br />

inference are included in the course. Concepts are applied to<br />

current opinion polls, political, and social issues. This course<br />

partially satisfies the general education requirement in the<br />

scientific and quantitative understanding category. (FAL)<br />

MAT 140<br />

College Algebra 4 credits<br />

An integrated course emphasizing the concepts and skills<br />

needed to continue in mathematics. Topics included are<br />

polynomials, algebraic fractions, equations, inequalities,<br />

functions, matrices, permutations, and graphing of selected<br />

functions. This course partially satisfies the general education<br />

requirement in the scientific and quantitative understanding<br />

category. (FAL)<br />

MAT 142<br />

Trigonometry 2 credits<br />

Prerequisite: 140 or permission. Study of trigonometric<br />

functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and their graphs.<br />

The law of sines, the law of cosines, and sum and difference<br />

formulas are included. Applications are included in the<br />

solution of problems. (SPR)<br />

MAT 200<br />

Topics in Geometry for Educators 4 credits<br />

Prerequisite: <strong>11</strong>6. This course is designed to provide students<br />

with the opportunity to study and understand the concepts of<br />

the mathematical content needed for teaching mathematics<br />

at the middle school level. The course will help them to<br />

“discover” the why behind certain formulas, various ways to<br />

present the material, and deepen their understanding of the<br />

process of solution. Students will study topics in geometry<br />

and algebra appropriate for this level of teaching. (SPR)<br />

MAT 209<br />

Discrete Mathematics 3 credits<br />

This course begins the study of ideas of discrete mathematics<br />

including logic, techniques of proof, sets, relations, Boolean<br />

algebra, graph theory, recursion, counting techniques, and<br />

algorithms. This course partially satisfies the general<br />

education requirement in the scientific understanding<br />

category. (FAL)<br />

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