Graduate 2020-2021

MED 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

MED 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

MED 522 Topics in Mathematics Teaching at the Middle Level

A mathematics education course for current middle school teachers. Content includes mathematics education topics appropriate for teachers of middle level mathematics.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 6 times

MED 528 Teaching of Discrete Mathematics

Methods of teaching discrete mathematics including using technology, projects, cooperative groups and the development of curriculum materials. Topics will include the teaching of existence problems, counting problems and optimization problems.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 534 Teaching Algebra and Trigonometry

Current search on instruction in algebra/trigonometry; current curricular issues. Approach teaching of Algebra and Trigonometry from a conceptual and problem solving point of view.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 543 Teaching Geometry

Students will develop teaching modules and models based on current theories of cognition and recommendations of professional societies.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 550 Teaching Applied Probability and Statistics

Methods of teaching topics of probability and statistics including hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing data. Topics include descriptive techniques, random variables, curve fitting and use of technology.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 555 Teaching Secondary Math for Understanding

This course explores the knowledge and skills to elicit, understand, build on, and respond to student thinking. It provides expertise to support student learning and teach secondary mathematics for understanding.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 560 Culture in the Math Classroom

This course examines ways to integrate knowledge of the role of culture in mathematics teaching and learning into mathematics instruction with the goal of developing students' internal motivation.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 565 Quantitative Reasoning in Secondary Mathematics

We will analyze the mathematical and conceptual structure of quantities and relationships between quantities in secondary mathematics courses and explore pedagogy for teaching quantitative reasoning.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

MED 595 Teaching Advanced Topics in Secondary School Mathematics

Methods of teaching advanced mathematics topics in high school mathematics with emphasis on pedagogy, working cooperatively and developing curriculum materials for teaching such topics as vectors, fractals and transformations.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 times

MED 599 Action Research Project Seminar

Students research a current problem in secondary mathematics education relevant to their teaching situation, developing goals, reviewing relevant literature and planning the project as they progress through the program.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations