2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education, MSED 150 and MSED 151.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to acquaint prospective elementary teachers with contemporary methods and materials employed in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary school. Field experiences are required.

Notes: May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics. Cross-listed with ED 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics.

MA 351 Models and Problem Solving for the Elementary School Teacher 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: MA 250 and MA 231 with grades of "C" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An emphasis on problem solving from the following areas: historical mathematics, number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and recreational mathematics.

Notes: May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics.

MA 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education, MA 312 and MA 331.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to acquaint prospective secondary teachers with contemporary methods and materials employed in the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. Field experiences are required.

Notes: May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics.

MA 340 Combinatorics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: CS 120 and MA 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Combinatorics and applied abstract algebra, including enumeration, counting, sorting, searching and graph algorithms.

MA 331 Geometry for Educators 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: MA 211 (non-Elementary Education Mathematics major or minor); MSED 151 and MA 161 (Elementary Education Mathematics major or minor); or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Geometry from a modern axiomatic viewpoint. Includes Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. 

MA 312 Abstract Algebra I 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: MA 211 and MA 163 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Topics chosen from universal algebraic notions, graphs, trees, lattices, Boolean algebras, groups, rings, fields and applications.

Notes: Formerly Abstract Algebra with Applications

MA 310 Mathematical Models and Problem Solving 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: MA 211 and CS 120.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Exploration of the application of mathematics in the physical and social sciences with an emphasis on problem solving.

MA 298 Directed Studies in Mathematics 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Same as MA 297 except that letter grades are given.

MA 297 Directed Studies in Mathematics 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual investigations of a special topic.

MA 295 Special Topics in Mathematics 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Designed for freshmen and sophomores.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of topics reflecting the special interests of students and staff. Notes: May be repeated, with instructor’s permission, if topic differs.