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perspectives. These perspectives include blendingcoordinate and transformational ideas withconventional synthetic ideas. Ideas involvinggeometric experimentation are enhancedusing technology-based (software and computergraphics) investigations. Students haveto do a written project and an oral presentation.Falls. Prerequisite(s): MA 3110 (may be concurrent).(WRIT)(TECO)(WRCO)MA 3300 Statistics II3 creditsModel building using multiple linear regression.Includes applications to categorical dataand the analysis of variance. Statistical softwareis used extensively. Springs. Prerequisite(s): MA2300 or CJ/MA 2350. (WRIT)(WRCO)MA 3400 Time and Money 3 creditsThe relationships between time and moneyaffect each person. Emphasizes problem solvingusing “real life” situations drawn fromthe fields of banking, commerce, finance andinsurance, while considering the impact ofpublic policy, such as governmental regulation,taxation and retirement planning. Selectedtopics include compound interest, simpleand general annuities, bonds and designing adefined contribution retirement plan. Uses calculatorsand spreadsheets. Required projectsinclude a major paper. Perspectives integrated:QUAN and TECH. Springs. Prerequisite(s):Mathematics Foundations plus completionof the QUAN and TECH Perspectives; juniorstatus. (INTG)MA 3410 Numerical Methods Using theComputer3 creditsSurveys modern computing methods andintroduces students to the potentialities of thecomputer for solving problems in science, technologyand business. Topics include numericaldifferentiation and integration, systemsof linear equations, linear programmingand smoothing of data. Course is especiallydesigned for students in Business, ComputerScience and Physical Science. Fall of odd years.Prerequisite(s): two semesters of Calculus (secondsemester may be concurrent) plus knowledgeof a programming language, e.g., BASICor Pascal or FORTRAN. (WRIT)MA 3460 History of Mathematics 3 creditsA historical background in the areas ofmathematics needed to understand its logicaland sequential nature, its contributionsto the growth of both Eastern and Westerncultures and the development of a global discipline.Spring of even years. Prerequisite(s):two semesters of calculus; either one semesterof university level geometry or MA 3120.(WRIT)(GACO)(WRCO)MA 3500 Probability and Statistics forScientists3 creditsA first course in applied probability and statisticsfor scientists. Emphasizes developingprobability concepts and statistical problemsolving skills useful in an array of scientificdisciplines, as well as providing a foundationfor more advanced study. A standard statistical/mathematicalsoftware package is used.Falls and Springs. Prerequisite(s): MA 2490or MA 2550.MA 3510 Differential Equations 3 creditsBasic concepts, techniques of solution andapplications of ordinary first and second orderdifferential equations and series solutions.Falls. Prerequisite(s): MA 2500 (with consentof instructor) or MA 2560 or MA 3500 (maybe concurrent).MA 3540 Multivariable Calculus 4 creditsThis is the third course in the calculussequence. Topics include three-dimensionalvectors, directional derivatives and the gradient,and multiple integrals. Students maynot receive credit for both MA 3520 and MA3540. Springs. Prerequisite(s): MA 2560 orMA 3500.MA 4020 The Cultural and PsychologicalAspects of MathematicsLearning3 creditsFocuses on the cultural and psychologicalaspects of learning mathematics includingimplications of Piaget’s research, constructivistlearning theories, attitudes, teachingexceptional children, brain research and brainhemispheric specialization, mathematics educationin foreign countries, mathematics anxiety,tracking, contrasting developmentalistsverses behaviorist theories of learning, mathematicsassessment, evaluation and selection ofcurriculum materials. TIMSS results and theirimplications and how culture influences education.Students spend a minimum of 12 hours inschools observing and working with studentsand teachers. Perspectives integrated: GLOB,QUAN, SPSY. Springs. Prerequisite(s): (MA3010 or MA 3110) and one Psychology course(may be concurrent). (INTG)(DICO)(INCO)MA 4030 Mathematics in the Secondaryand Middle School 4 creditsDevelops mathematics teaching methods andstrategies; methods of reading, writing andstudy skills in mathematics; daily, unit andyearly planning strategies; and assessment ofstudent learning. Includes simulated classroomteaching and eight full days of schoolobservation and participation. Designed to befollowed by Student Teaching in Mathematics(ED 4430 or MA 4960 or MA4970) to providestudents with a full semester’s integratedexperience. Falls. Prerequisite(s): (MA 2300 orCJ/MA 2350), a semester of calculus and onePsychology course (may be concurrent).MA 4140 Algebraic Structures 3 creditsDesigned to study the properties of groups,rings, ideals and fields, and develop selectedtopics. Spring of even years. Prerequisite(s):MA 3110 and MA 3120 (may be concurrent).(WRIT)(WRCO)MA 4220 Topics in Mathematics 3 creditsA topic, such as Topology, Number Theory,Complex Variables, etc., is studied for an entiresemester. Course may be repeated for credit,provided a different topic is studied. Spring ofodd years. Prerequisite(s): variable, dependingon topic selected; consult course instructor.MA 4310 Quantitative Methods withBusiness Applications 3 creditsSelected methods using mathematics drawnfrom algebra, graphing, matrix algebra, probabilityand statistics applied to business situations,such as various types of decision-makingstrategies, monetary payoffs, purchasing,transportation, inventory control and queuingmodels. Fall of even years. Prerequisite(s):(MA 2300 or CJ/MA 2350) and two semestersof calculus.MA 4350 Probability Theory 3 creditsTopics in probability theory such as probabilityspaces, random variables, multivariate distributionsand the algebra of expectations as amathematical foundation for statistical inference.Springs. Prerequisite(s): (MA 2300 orCJ/MA 2350) and MA 3540.MA 4420 Numerical Analysis Using theComputer3 creditsCovers standard topics in numerical analysismaking use of the computer for extensive arithmeticoperations. Introduces the student toBASIC, which is then used throughout thecourse in finding Taylor’s series with errorestimates, numerical solutions of ordinary andpartial differential equations, interpolatingpolynomials and other topics. Spring of oddyears. Prerequisite(s): (MA 2560 or MA 3500),plus knowledge of a programming language,e.g., BASIC or Pascal or FORTRAN.MA 4450 Seminar in AppliedMathematics 3 creditsAn interdisciplinary course designed to showhow mathematics can be applied to problemsof the world in which we live. Fall of odd years.Prerequisite(s): variable, depending on themeselected; consult course instructor.MA 4510 Advanced Calculus I 3 creditsA rigorous treatment of classical topics incalculus including: Completeness Axion,Heine-Borel Theorem, differentiability and/orCoursesPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 281
Coursesintegrability of functions. Falls. Prerequisite(s):MA 3110, MA 3120, MA 3540.MA 4520 Advanced Calculus II 3 creditsA continuation of MA 4510 with more emphasison the multidimensional concepts. Springof even years. Prerequisite(s): MA 4510.MA 4560 Advanced MathematicsProblem Solving 3 creditsAddresses the necessary techniques pertainingto the first two parts of the associateship examinationof the Society of Actuaries. Encountersappropriate topics from analysis, linear algebra,probability and statistics. Fall of even years.Prerequisite(s): MA 4350 and MA 4510 (may beconcurrent).MA 4600 Internship in the MathematicalSciences1–6 creditsStudent interns are sponsored by an organizationwhose activities require knowledge ofmathematics (or mathematics education).Student interns should be placed in positionsthat require them to familiarize themselveswith the uses made of mathematics by theorganization. The mathematics that internsapply to the performance of their duties shouldbe based on materials covered in the students’coursework, represent an extension of suchmaterial or require the students to learn newmathematics if necessary to their duties. Theintern must arrange for a faculty sponsor. AnInternship Review Committee, chaired by thefaculty sponsor with two additional memberselected by departmental vote, shall, with thestudents’ input: review the details of the prospectiveinternship and decide on its feasibility,decide the number of credits to be awarded andprescribe an appropriate form and forum for afinal report of internship activities. All arrangementsmust be approved by the DepartmentChair. Graded Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite(s):permission of the Department Chair.MA 4910 Independent Study 1–4 creditsAn individual study project determined tobe of value to students and the MathematicsDepartment. Students present a talk concerningsome portion of their study to a departmentalcolloquium during the semester. Consentrequired of the instructor who will supervisethe independent study and the DepartmentChair. With permission.MA 4960 Mathematics Student Teaching(7–12) 10 creditsThe culminating field-based experience leadingto teacher certification. It is a continuous,full-time (five days per week) experience of 10credits during which, after a period of structuredobservation, students gradually assumeresponsibility for a full range of teaching activitiesencountered in a school situation, therebydemonstrating the appropriate professionalskills and attitudes essential for successfulteaching. Student teaching is conducted underthe supervisory guidance of a cooperatingteacher and members of the University faculty.Required seminars complement the experience.Falls. Prerequisite(s): Math majors only;minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; completionof all other program requirements for certificationby the beginning of the student teachingsemester; permission of the Coordinator ofTeacher Certification and Clinical Experiences.Corequisite(s): MA 4030.MA 4970 Mathematics StudentTeaching (5–8) 10 creditsThe culminating field-based experience leadingto teacher certification. It is a continuous,full-time (five days per week) experience of 10credits during which, after a period of structuredobservation, students gradually assumeresponsibility for a full range of teaching activitiesencountered in a school situation, therebydemonstrating the appropriate professionalskills and attitudes essential for successfulteaching. Student teaching is conducted underthe supervisory guidance of a cooperatingteacher and members of the University faculty.Required seminars complement the experience.Falls. Prerequisite(s): Math majors only;minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; completionof all other program requirements for certificationby the beginning of the student teachingsemester; permission of the Coordinator ofTeacher Certification and Clinical Experiences.Corequisite(s): MA 4030.ME – Music EducationME 1160 Guitar Class I 1 creditDevelopment of basic performance skills onguitar, including functional accompanyingin folk and popular styles. Falls and Springs.Prerequisite(s): students must provide theirown instruments. (ARTS)ME 1200 Voice Class I1 creditFundamentals of voice production: posture,breath control, tone, diction, interpretation;emphasis on group and solo performance.Falls and Springs. (ARTS)ME 2000 Guitar Class II 1 creditContinuation of development of Guitar Class Iskills; introduction to ensemble playing. Fallsand Springs. Prerequisite(s): students mustprovide their own instruments. (ARTS)ME 2030 Music and Movement Skills forClassroom Teachers 3 creditsBasic music and movement skills for integrationinto the elementary and middle school(K–8) classroom: introductory autoharp, piano,recorder and guitar skills plus selected multiculturalsong repertoire--seasonal, patrioticand American folk songs. A variety of eurhythmicactivities including creative movement,fingerplay, folk dances and multiculturalgames also incorporated.ME 2060 Keyboard Proficiency: MusicEducation0 creditKeyboard proficiency is demonstrated by passingthe Keyboard Proficiency examination,which is required of all students enrolled in theMusic Education degree program. The specificskills which must be successfully demonstratedare detailed in the “Music Student Handbook.”The Keyboard Proficiency Examination mustbe taken no later than the third semester ofstudy. It must be passed successfully before astudent teaching assignment may be arranged.Pass/No Pass. Falls and Springs.ME 2110 Techniques of the MarchingBand0.5 creditStyles and techniques of marching band performance,including pedagogical methods.Fall of even years.ME 2130 Piano Class III 1 creditContinuation of skills developed in MU 1160.Falls. Prerequisite(s): MU 1160.ME 2140 Piano Class IV 1 creditContinuation of skills developed in MU 1160.Springs. Prerequisite(s): MU 1160.ME 2150 String Class1 creditBasic performance skills and teaching techniquesfor violin, viola, cello and double bass.Falls. Prerequisite(s): open only to BS MusicEducation majors.ME 2170 Flute Class0.5 creditBasic performance skills and teaching techniquesfor flute. Falls. Prerequisite(s): openonly to BS Music Education majors.ME 2180 Saxophone Class 0.5 creditBasic performance skills and teaching techniquesfor saxophone. Springs. Prerequisite(s):open only to BS Music Education majors.ME 2190 Clarinet Class 0.5 creditBasic performance skills and teaching techniquesfor clarinet. Falls. Prerequisite(s): openonly to BS Music Education majors.ME 2200 Oboe/Bassoon Class 0.5 creditBasic performance skills and teachingtechniques for oboe and bassoon. Springs.Prerequisite(s): open only to BS MusicEducation majors.282 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008
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