MAT 5003/7003

Algebra and Problem Solving

Course Syllabus

 

 

Dr. David A. Edwards

dedwards@math.uga.edu

Office:436 (GSRC)

Office Hours: 1:00-2:00 (MWF)

 

 

 

 

 

Course Description

           

We will be studying number theory, algebra, and probability and statistics.

 

 

Text

 

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers and the accompanying Class Activities

manual by Sybilla Beckman.

 

 

Attendance

 

Attendance will be taken every class meeting.

 

 

Grading

 

There will be two two hour exams before the break each counting 20% of the course grade and a three hour final exam counting  40% of the course grade and an essay due after the Thanksgiving break counting 20% of the course grade.