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This course provides the students with nonroutine problem-solving experiences in a variety of situations for the purpose of improving problem-solving skills. Specifically, the course emphasizes three aspects of problem solving: problem-solving strategies, problem solving in subject areas, and problem creation. It is intended primarily as a content course for prospective elementary or middle school teachers. This course applies toward the mathematics concentration. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 101, MTH 105, and MTH 115 required. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course investigates geometry and measurement and relates these to nature, art, and mathematical thought. Use of concrete materials and problem-solving techniques are included. Inductive approach provides students with another point of view as well as additional knowledge and skills. This course applies toward the mathematics concentration. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 115. Pre-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours.

This course provides a series of learning experiences drawn from real life problems that develop probability and statistical concepts and processes. These include organizing, presenting, and interpreting data; using probability models and statistical procedures; and developing probability and statistical models. This course applies toward the mathematics concentration. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 115 or consent of the department. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on the evolution of mathematics from the development of numbers to present day discoveries. It emphasizes problem solving in order to relate historical ideas to modern applications. This course covers the history of computation, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number theory, and combinatorics. It also introduces students to the lives of famous mathematicians in order to focus on the significance of their innovations. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 102 and MTH 101 or MTH 105 and MTH 115 ; or permission of Program Chair or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours