2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

JOUR Courses(Journalism)JOUR 589V Independent StudyVariable credit: 1-3 hours creditSee listing for JOUR 479V. In addition, students wouldbe required to perform significant research under theguidance of a faculty mentor, leading to a professionalqualityperformance as a writer or an editor, or acompetitive-quality research paper that meets thestandards of the discipline.JOUR 590V Special Topics3 credits: 3 hours lecture, may be repeated for creditSee listing for JOUR 4243. In addition, students wouldbe required to be familiar with the major research in thetopic area and to prepare a major research paper usingprimary source material.MAED Courses(Math Education)MAED 5013 Geometry3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MATH 3423A study of formal and informal geometries, geometricconstructions, applications, and learning theory.MAED 5023 Linear Algebra3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion of the calculus sequenceA study of linear algebra with an emphasis on topicsrelevant to the secondary school curriculum.MAED 5033 Probability and Statistics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion of the calculus sequenceThe mathematical theory of probability and itsapplication to statistical inference.MAED 5043 Intermediate Analysis3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion of the calculus sequenceTopics from calculus designed to prepare teachers ofcalculus.MAED 5203 History of Mathematics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MATH 2254A study of selected topics in the history of mathematicswith emphasis on the biographies of importantmathematicians and the development of significantmathematical ideas.MAED 5243 Modern Algebra3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion of the calculus sequence.A study of abstract algebraic structures includinggroups, rings, and fields. Also a survey of numbertheory to include equivalence relations, divisibility,congruences, and prime distribution.MAED 5263 Higher Order Thinking in Mathematics3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course provides mathematics teachers in gradesfive through college with examples of lessonsincorporating methods appropriate for students withdifferent learning styles. These lessons emphasize theuse of manipulatives, hands-on materials, cooperativelearning techniques, portfolio assessment strategies,and technology.MAED 5273 Discrete Mathematics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Completion of the calculus sequenceA survey of discrete mathematical systems, includinggraph theory, combinatorics, and Boolean algebras.MAED 5293 Topics in Mathematics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Permission of instructorSelected topics in contemporary mathematicsappropriate for high school teachers.MLED Courses(Middle Level Education)MLED 5013 Teaching the Young Adolescent3 credits: 3 hours lectureThe students will study and examine the latest data onthe developmental characteristics of the youngadolescent. The class will also examine and reviewyoung adolescent research, and how it impacts theinstructional strategies, facilities, and the developmentof programs and materials.MLED 5023 History and Philosophy of Middle LevelEducation3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course provides the historical development of themiddle school/junior high school, its current status,and the direction of middle level education in thefuture.MLED 5033 Middle Level Seminar3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course will address current issues and research inmiddle level education. Best practices will be reviewedand compared from field experiences with recommendationsfor change and improvement.MLED 5043 Middle Level Curriculum3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course will address middle level curriculum basedon research and current practices. Students willexamine curriculum theories and middle level researchwill be reviewed regarding design options forintegrated curriculum. A required student project willbe in the area of middle level education and/or acontent teaching field.Graduate Programs241