Proposed descriptions | Current descriptions | THECB description | Mary & Mary's message

MTH 1513 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (3-3-0) A course designed for non-mathematics and non-science majors. Topics may include, but are not limited to, sets, logic, number theory, geometric concepts, and an introduction to probability and statistics. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or the equivalent or a satisfactory score on the appropriate placement test. (MATH 1332)

MTH 1583 MATHEMATICS FOR MEASUREMENT (3-3-0) A course designed for non-mathematics and non-science majors. Topics include logic, variation, functions, equivalence, congruence, right triangle geometry, and other measurement topics. Prerequisites: A passing score on the mathematics portion of the TASP test or a satisfactory score on the assessment test or DVM 1163. (MATH 1333)

MTH 1513 MATHEMATICS: ITS SPIRIT AND USE (3-3-0). A course designed for liberal arts and other non-mathematics and non-science majors, emphasizing an appreciation of the art, history, beauty, and applications of mathematics. Topics may include, but are not limited to, sets, logic, number theory, measurement, geometric concepts, and an introduction to probability and statistics. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or the equivalent or a satisfactory score on the appropriate placement test. (MATH 1332)

MTH 1583 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS (3-3-0). This course treats selected topics from algebra, geometry (including vectors) and trigonometry with applications. The course is not appropriate for calculus preparation. Prerequisites: A passing score on the mathematics portion of the TASP test or a satisfactory score on the assessment test or DVM 1163.

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Modern algebra and geometry. Topics may include sets, logic, number systems, number theory, functions, equivalence, congruence, measurement, other geometric concepts, and the introduction to probability and statistics.

MATH 1332 (Math for Liberal Arts, 1st semester)
MATH 1333 (Math for Liberal Arts, 2nd semester)
MATH 1335 (Math for Elementary School Teachers, 1st semester)
MATH 1336 (Math for Elementary School Teachers, 2nd semester)

Mary Parker's description of what we need to do (in consultation with Mary Hannigan)

I thought we had until mid-Feb to get these into the Curriculum Committee but, based on a conversation with Donetta today, I think I need to get it in immediately. (Apparently there is a little extra time for DVM.) Mary H and I talked and we think the proposed descriptions (below) are reasonable for what we want, nicely split up the topics from THECB list of topics for these courses, and avoid the "buzz words" that might ruffle the feathers of some. We still don't plan to offer 1583 next year, or at least not in the fall. We'll wait and see how it all plays out, as I've described in other messages and at the TF meetings.

If you want to look at a web page with these proposals, our current ones, and THECB wording, go to our usual internal web page, where I just posted that. (That's this web page!!)

If any of you want to object to these, please send me an email message no later than Thursday, Jan 21, at 1:00 p.m.

Last updated January 20, 1999. Mary Parker