576 College of Science Course Descriptions - MTHE Department of Mathematics MTHE 3010 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Basic topics in secondary mathematics are taught to prospective teachers using a variety of methods of presentation and up-to-date technology, including the use of graphing calculators and computers. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 and at least 6 credit hours of MATH courses numbered 3000 or above. MTHE 3020 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Advanced Secondary Mathematics Credits: (3) Aspects of teaching advanced mathematics in a high school setting, including methods of presentation, exploration, assessment and classroom management. An emphasis is placed on the use of computers, graphing calculators, and other technology. Prerequisite: MTHE 3010 . MTHE 3060 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Basic probability and statistics with an emphasis on topics and methods pertinent to prospective elementary school teachers. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 . MTHE 3070 - Geometry for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Basic Geometry with an emphasis on the topics and methods pertinent to prospective elementary school teachers. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 . MTHE 3080 - Number Theory for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Survey of elementary number theory concepts with applications to topics of interest plus teaching suggestions. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 . MTHE 4010 - Capstone Mathematics for High School Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Prospective high school teachers revisit mathematics topics from the secondary school curriculum and examine them from an advanced perspective. The major emphasis is on topics from algebra and geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 3110 and MATH 3120. MTHE 4020 - Capstone Mathematics for High School Teachers II Credits: (3) Prospective high school teachers revisit mathematics topics from the secondary school curriculum and examine them from an advanced perspective. The major emphasis is on topics from geometry. Prerequisite: MTHE 4010 . MTHE 4040 - Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Mathematical problem solving, discussion of process, writing solutions, and writing extensions. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020. MTHE 4100 - Intuitive Calculus for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 . MTHE 4700 - Senior Project in Elementary Mathematics Teaching Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Projects in preparing, teaching and revising sequential mathematics lessons for elementary students. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 . MTHE 5010 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: (3) Topics in secondary mathematics are taught to in-service teachers using a variety of methods and technology to make them better prepared for teaching secondary mathematics. Expository presentations about a current mathematics education research area are expected. MTHE 5210 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry Credits: (4) Analytic geometry, differentiation, integration, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or placement test. MTHE 5220 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry Credits: (4) Transcendental functions, techniques of integration, conic sections, polar coordinates, infinite series, introduction to partial derivatives. Prerequisite: MTHE 5210 . Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog