MATE 3321 Functions and Modeling

This course focuses on enhancing students' mathematics content knowledge, with an emphasis on concepts needed to teach secondary mathematics at various levels. The course consists of four instructional units: 1) Functions, 2) Modeling, 3) Overlooked Topics and Explorations, and 4) Geometry of Complex Numbers. Specific topics of investigation include function properties and patterns, complex numbers, parametric equations, polar equations, vectors, and exponential growth and decay. Explorations involve the use of multiple representations, transformations, data analysis techniques (such as curve fitting) and interconnections among topics in algebra, analytic geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus. The lab investigations include use of various technologies including computers, calculators, and computer graphing software.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 2413 (or MATH 2487) and UTCH 1102, each with a grade of "C" or better.

Cross Listed Courses

Credit can only be earned for one of the following: MATE 3321, BIOL 3330 and PHYS 3330.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Offered

As scheduled