MTH 111 - Mathematics for Early and Middle Childhood Teachers, Part I, 4 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of high school Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry are prerequisites for all Mathematics courses.
Open to early and middle childhood majors only. A systematic presentation of elementary mathematics for those who are preparing to teach early and middle childhood. The course provides an overall view of the number system, emphasizing ideas and concepts rather than routine drill. The following topics are surveyed: evolution of the number system, logic and sets, elementary number theory, rules for algebraic manipulation, and mathematical systems.