INSTRUCTOR: Andy Long. Office: ST 328; phone: 572-5794; email: longa@nku.edu

MEETING TIME/PLACE:

MAT694-001: TOPICS: SECONDARY MATH TEACHERS
LEC   MW   04:45-06:00PM  ST  247

GOALS OF THE COURSE:

• To study basic types of models and how they have been applied.
• To learn/review some basic properties for these models.
• To study and apply the process of modeling.
• To practice technical writing and giving oral reports.
• To practice working in a group on realistic problems.

EXPECTED BACKGROUND: C or better in MAT220, or equivalent. If you have doubts or concerns about your background, please see me as soon as possible.

TEXT: A Course in Mathematical Modeling, by Douglas Moody and Randall Swift; How to Solve It, by George Polya

GRADING: There will be a mid-term test and a final, as well as a final project (paper and poster) which will be presented orally to the class. There will also be two mini-projects to carry out during the semester. Discussion questions may be assigned in conjunction with reading assignments. In addition, we will read the book How to Solve It and you will write a short paper on how to apply techniques described therein to your own teaching. Your course grade will be determined as follows:

The tests will be given in class, closed book. The final is comprehensive. Make-up exams will be given only under extraordinary circumstances.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned regularly: some will be collected.

ATTENDANCE: The student is responsible for all material assigned or discussed in class. Attendance will be taken, and may be used along with class effort (as measured by participation - asking questions, answering other students' questions, group work, etc.) to resolve borderline grades.

WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw from any class is 3/23/2001. After that day it is not usually permitted.

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 1:00-2:00, TR 2:00-3:00, MW 4:00-4:45. I am also available by appointment, and at random when approached nicely.

Notes:

• Course homepage: http://www.nku.edu/~longa/classes/mat370/
• I reserve the right to alter this syllabus if necessary. Any changes will be discussed in class, and all students will be notified.
• If you need accommodations for a physical, psychological, or medical disability please talk with me so that I may do my best to meet your needs.
• The general syllabus for all Mathematics and Computer Science courses should be considered a part of the syllabus for this course. It is available from the math office.
• No cell phones or beepers permitted in class without a doctor's orders.