A course offered in a multi-media classroom designed to introduce students to the study of matrix algebra. Topics include the study of systems of linear equations and matrices, determinants, vectors and vector spaces, and linear transformations. Mathcad is used as the computer software package. 191 MAT 289 Research in Mathematics This mathematics course is designed to introduce students to research in the area of mathematics education. Topics include cognitive aspects of Algebra learning, technological considerations, curriculum development, and the future of mathematics education.
Students practice effective teaching, data gathering and report generation on a regular basis.
Wordprocessing and spreadsheeting software use is required.