A study of the development of mathematics from pre-Greek to recent times. Special emphasis is given to classic work, pivotal theorems, and significant mathematicians in the context of historical problems and periods. A student may not earn credit for both MAT241 and MAT313. Additional topics include elementary and some non-Eudclidean geometries, and methods appropriate for teaching geometry. Not appropriate for non integrated mathematics education majors, except as an elective.
Special emphasis is given to the divisibility property of integers, prime numbers, and congruences.
MAT313 or instructor's permission. An experience-based study of the characteristics of mathematics and issues related to curriculum. Special emphasis is given to designing, developing and executing instruction in secondary mathematics. Special emphasis is given to error analysis and machine computation. The course may be repeated for credit in different topics.