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Euclidean geometries, fractal geometry, and topology. Prerequisite:
MATH 313. Offered odd-numbered falls.
MATH 405 Introduction to Modern 3 sem. hrs.
Analysis I
Logic and proofs applied to continuous domains. Sets, functions
and coordinality. Natural numbers and induction; ordered fields
and the completeness axiom and compact sets. Sequences: convergence,
limit theorems, monotone and cauchy sequences, subsequences.
Prerequisites: MATH 230 and MATH 307. Offered
odd-numbered falls.
MATH 406 Introduction to Modern 3 sem. hrs.
Analysis II
Limits and continuity, uniform continuity; differentiation, l'Hôpital's
Rule, Taylor's theorem; the Riemann integral and the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus; infinite series and convergence tests;
sequences and series of functions. Prerequisite: MATH 405. Offered
times depend on demand.
MATH 410 Elementary Differential 3 sem. hrs.
Equations
Equations of first and second orders, linear equations with constant
coefficients, solutions in series, numerical approximations.
Prerequisite: MATH 313, 307. Offered even-numbered springs.
MATH 421 Introduction to Modern 3 sem. hrs.
Algebra I
Theoretical, axiomatic approach to algebraic structures. Mappings,
equivalence relations, groups, homomorphisms, rings, ideals.
Prerequisite: MATH 313 and 307. Offered even-numbered falls.
MATH 422 Introduction to Modern 3 sem. hrs.
Algebra II
Continuation of MATH 421. Groups, rings, ideals, fields, integral
domains, polynomials, vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 421.
Offered times depend on demand.
MATH 490 Independent Study/Research 3 sem. hrs.
With permission of the Division Chair and Vice President for
Academic Affairs. By arrangement.
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION (MCE)
MCE 222 Middle Childhood: 3 sem. hrs.
Philosophy, Org., & Instruction
Characteristics of and rationale for middle level schools are examined.
Concepts such as interdisciplinary teams, flexible organizational
structure, teacher-based guidance programs, classroom management,
family and community relations, and exploratory, integrative
curricula are included. Field hours required. Prerequisites: EDUC
107 and sophomore standing. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MCE 223 Young Adolescent 3 sem. hrs.
Psychology
Learning theories and instructional models relating to young adolescents
are examined from a practical classroom-based perspective.
Focus is on interpreting and integrating educational concepts to
address various learning situations in a middle level classroom.
Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral characteristics of
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early adolescence are included. Developmentally and culturally
responsive instruction is emphasized. Prerequisites: EDUC 107 and
sophomore standing. Required for 300/400-level classes. Offered
every semester.
Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program required prior
to enrollment in 300-/400-level education courses.
MCE 420 Middle Childhood: Teaching, 3 sem. hrs.
Learning, and Assessment
Emphasis on the design, implementation and assessment of teaching
and learning approaches appropriate for young adolescents. Focus on
various teaching and learning strategies and assessment alternatives
that promote the learning of young adolescents. Field experience
included. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MCE 421 Middle Childhood: 9 sem. hrs.
Student Teaching
Theory and practice are implemented in actual teaching in a middle
level school environment. Developing skills in ten Ohio performance-based
licensure areas as appropriate for middle childhood licensure
is emphasized. Conferences held with university supervisor and
cooperating teacher. 14 week experience. Prerequisite: all coursework
leading to MCE licensure. Taken with MCE 422. Offered fall
and spring semesters.
MCE 422 Middle Childhood: Student 3 sem. hrs.
Teaching Seminar
This capstone seminar accompanies the clinical practice and serves
as the Heritage III requirement for Education students. The seminar
provides for the integration of experience in the liberal arts tradition
which enables students to respond to the contemporary challenges of
the 21st century posed by the teaching profession today.
Prerequisites: all coursework leading to Middle Childhood licensure.
Course to be taken concurrently with student teaching (MCE
421). Offered fall and spring semesters
MCE 423 Middle Childhood 1.5 sem. hrs.
Professionalism in Practice: Language
Arts Pre-Student Teaching
Writing process models, whole language and multimedia approaches
for teaching composition and literature for those seeking licensure
at the middle level. Various instructional strategies, assessment alternatives,
classroom management, and provisions for dealing with
individual differences among students when using these approaches
is emphasized. Attention to NCTE standards and Ohio Academic
Content Standards. Field experience included. All coursework and
the appropriate Praxis II content test(s) must be successfully completed
in order for student teaching to occur the following semester.
Course to be taken semester prior to student teaching. Offered fall
and spring semesters.
MCE 424 Middle Childhood 1.5 sem. hrs.
Professionalism in Practice:
Mathematics Pre-Student Teaching
Course designed for those seeking licensure at the middle level.
Focus on methods of instruction appropriate to and issues associated
with teaching mathematics. Incudes an examination of appropriate
uses of technology and of how NCTM standards and Ohio Academic
Content Standards have impacted the curriculum, day-to-day activities,
and assessment approaches. Field experience included. All
coursework and the appropriate Praxis II content test(s) must be suc-