2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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JOUR Courses(Journalism)JOUR 589V Independent StudyVariable credit: 1-3 hours creditSee listing for JOUR 479V. In addition, students wouldbe required to perform significant research under theguidance <strong>of</strong> a faculty mentor, leading to a pr<strong>of</strong>essionalqualityperformance as a writer or an editor, or acompetitive-quality research paper th<strong>at</strong> meets thestandards <strong>of</strong> the discipline.JOUR 590V Special Topics3 credits: 3 hours lecture, may be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for creditSee listing for JOUR 4243. In addition, students wouldbe required to be familiar with the major research in thetopic area and to prepare a major research paper usingprimary source m<strong>at</strong>erial.MAED Courses(M<strong>at</strong>h Educ<strong>at</strong>ion)MAED 5013 Geometry3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MATH 3423A study <strong>of</strong> formal and informal geometries, geometricconstructions, applic<strong>at</strong>ions, and learning theory.MAED 5023 Linear Algebra3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> the calculus sequenceA study <strong>of</strong> linear algebra with an emphasis on topicsrelevant to the secondary school curriculum.MAED 5033 Probability and St<strong>at</strong>istics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> the calculus sequenceThe m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical theory <strong>of</strong> probability and itsapplic<strong>at</strong>ion to st<strong>at</strong>istical inference.MAED 5043 Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Analysis3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> the calculus sequenceTopics from calculus designed to prepare teachers <strong>of</strong>calculus.MAED 5203 History <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MATH 2254A study <strong>of</strong> selected topics in the history <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icswith emphasis on the biographies <strong>of</strong> importantm<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icians and the development <strong>of</strong> significantm<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical ideas.MAED 5243 Modern Algebra3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> the calculus sequence.A study <strong>of</strong> abstract algebraic structures includinggroups, rings, and fields. Also a survey <strong>of</strong> numbertheory to include equivalence rel<strong>at</strong>ions, divisibility,congruences, and prime distribution.MAED 5263 Higher Order Thinking in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course provides m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics teachers in gradesfive through college with examples <strong>of</strong> lessonsincorpor<strong>at</strong>ing methods appropri<strong>at</strong>e for students withdifferent learning styles. These lessons emphasize theuse <strong>of</strong> manipul<strong>at</strong>ives, hands-on m<strong>at</strong>erials, cooper<strong>at</strong>ivelearning techniques, portfolio assessment str<strong>at</strong>egies,and technology.MAED 5273 Discrete M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> the calculus sequenceA survey <strong>of</strong> discrete m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical systems, includinggraph theory, combin<strong>at</strong>orics, and Boolean algebras.MAED 5293 Topics in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> instructorSelected topics in contemporary m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsappropri<strong>at</strong>e for high school teachers.MLED Courses(Middle Level Educ<strong>at</strong>ion)MLED 5013 Teaching the Young Adolescent3 credits: 3 hours lectureThe students will study and examine the l<strong>at</strong>est d<strong>at</strong>a onthe developmental characteristics <strong>of</strong> the youngadolescent. The class will also examine and reviewyoung adolescent research, and how it impacts theinstructional str<strong>at</strong>egies, facilities, and the development<strong>of</strong> programs and m<strong>at</strong>erials.MLED 5023 History and Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Middle LevelEduc<strong>at</strong>ion3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course provides the historical development <strong>of</strong> themiddle school/junior high school, its current st<strong>at</strong>us,and the direction <strong>of</strong> middle level educ<strong>at</strong>ion in thefuture.MLED 5033 Middle Level Seminar3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course will address current issues and research inmiddle level educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Best practices will be reviewedand compared from field experiences with recommend<strong>at</strong>ionsfor change and improvement.MLED 5043 Middle Level Curriculum3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course will address middle level curriculum basedon research and current practices. Students willexamine curriculum theories and middle level researchwill be reviewed regarding design options forintegr<strong>at</strong>ed curriculum. A required student project willbe in the area <strong>of</strong> middle level educ<strong>at</strong>ion and/or acontent teaching field.Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs241
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