2013â2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands
2013â2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands
2013â2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands
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Students pursuing <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics major are also encouraged to take additional ma<strong>the</strong>matics courses selected from<br />
<strong>the</strong> following:<br />
MATH 334<br />
MATH 435<br />
MATH 437<br />
MATH 490<br />
Ma<strong>the</strong>matics History<br />
Ma<strong>the</strong>matics Statistics<br />
Real Analysis II<br />
Topics in Ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
Students seeking secondary certification must also take 42 hours <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional education courses.<br />
Description <strong>of</strong> Courses<br />
MATH 110. Freshman Seminar<br />
This seminar course introduces <strong>the</strong> freshman ma<strong>the</strong>matics student to <strong>the</strong> curriculum, facilities, faculty, and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
students in <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics program. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall semesters.<br />
MATH 130. Concepts <strong>of</strong> Ma<strong>the</strong>matics for <strong>the</strong> Elementary and Middle School Teacher I<br />
This course is required <strong>of</strong> all P-5 elementary education majors, all 7-12 special education majors, and in <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
emphasis and specialization for P-5 and middle grades, respectively. The ma<strong>the</strong>matical topics discussed in <strong>the</strong> course<br />
are chosen to reflect <strong>the</strong> National Council <strong>of</strong> Teachers <strong>of</strong> Ma<strong>the</strong>matics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School<br />
Ma<strong>the</strong>matics and Kentucky’s Learning Goals and Valued Outcomes. It is a study <strong>of</strong> our numeration system and bases,<br />
number <strong>the</strong>ory, and <strong>the</strong> real number system with <strong>the</strong> concepts <strong>of</strong> algebra, logic, sets, estimation, and relations emphasized<br />
throughout. Critical thinking is sharpened through problem solving investigations requiring <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> fractions, decimals,<br />
and per cents. Manipulative aids and available technology will be utilized as appropriate to help foster a constructive belief<br />
about ma<strong>the</strong>matics. Credit: 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />
MATH 131. College Ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
Topics studied in this course include <strong>the</strong> arithmetic <strong>of</strong> whole numbers and integers, order <strong>of</strong> operations, greatest common<br />
divisor, prime numbers, least common multiple, arithmetic <strong>of</strong> fractions, percents, arithmetic <strong>of</strong> signed numbers, angles, lines,<br />
polygons, circles, ratio, proportion, algebraic expressions, algebra <strong>of</strong> linear equations, exponents and scientific notation,<br />
algebra <strong>of</strong> polynomials, factoring and special products and algebra <strong>of</strong> rational expressions. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and<br />
spring semesters and summer term by demand.<br />
MATH 132. College Algebra<br />
This is a study <strong>of</strong> exponents, radicals, polynomials, rational expressions, inequalities, relations and graphs, linear<br />
equations, quadratic equations, systems <strong>of</strong> equations, application problems, and complex numbers. Credit, 3 hours. Offered<br />
fall and spring semesters and summer term by demand.<br />
MATH 136. Precalculus<br />
This course is <strong>the</strong> study <strong>of</strong> equations and graphs, polynomial functions, composition <strong>of</strong> functions, rational functions,<br />
trigonometric functions, <strong>the</strong> solutions <strong>of</strong> right triangles, oblique triangles, trigonometric functions <strong>of</strong> multiple angles, and<br />
trigonometric identities and equations. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />
MATH 140. Calculus I<br />
Prerequisite knowledge <strong>of</strong> trigonometry and pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in algebraic operations is required to enter this course. It is<br />
<strong>the</strong> study <strong>of</strong> analytic geometry, functions, continuity, concept <strong>of</strong> limit, differentiation <strong>of</strong> algebraic and trigonometric functions,<br />
applications <strong>of</strong> derivatives, and introduction to <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> integration. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />
MATH 211. Numerical Techniques<br />
This course focuses on <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> graphing calculators and <strong>the</strong> numerical techniques in calculus that can be employed<br />
using <strong>the</strong>m. This course is strongly recommended for all secondary ma<strong>the</strong>matics education majors. Prerequisite: MATH<br />
140. Credit, 1 hour. This course will be taught during <strong>the</strong> Spring semester as needed.<br />
MATH 230. Concepts <strong>of</strong> Ma<strong>the</strong>matics for <strong>the</strong> Elementary and Middle School Teacher II<br />
This course is required <strong>of</strong> all P-5 elementary education majors, all 7-12 special education majors, and in <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
emphasis and specialization for P-5 and middle grades, respectively. The ma<strong>the</strong>matical topics discussed in <strong>the</strong> course<br />
are chosen to reflect <strong>the</strong> National Council <strong>of</strong> Teachers <strong>of</strong> Ma<strong>the</strong>matics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School<br />
Ma<strong>the</strong>matics and Kentucky’s Learning Goals and Valued Outcomes. It is a study <strong>of</strong> probability, statistics, measurement, and<br />
geometry with <strong>the</strong> concepts <strong>of</strong> algebra, logic, sets, estimation, and relations emphasized throughout with various problemsolving<br />
techniques. Manipulative aids, cooperative learning, and available technology will be utilized as appropriate to help<br />
foster a constructive belief about ma<strong>the</strong>matics. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />
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