MATH 6710	Combinatorial Mathematics (3-0-3)
A study of permutations, combinations, recurrence relations, generating functions, the principle of inclusion exclusion, Latin rectangles and block designs. Normally offered summer, odd years. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or permission of Instructor.
MATH 6420	Introduction to the Theory of Graphs (3-0-3)
A study of graphs, subgraphs, paths, arcs, trees, circuits, digraphs, colorability. Normally offered fall semester, even years. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program and MATH 3030 or permission of instructor.
MATH 6950	Selected Topics (Variable: 1-3)
A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of mathematics. Semester when offered: To be arranged. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair and Instructor.
MGED - Middle Grades Education Courses
MGED 3111	The Middle School Teacher and Student Roles (3-0-3)
The course is designed to enable the student to analyze and examine the nature of student and teacher roles in the Middle Grades classroom and the relationships which undergird teaching and learning. The student(s)/teacher relationship will serve as the context to examine problem solving management strategies when working with early adolescents. The unique need and characteristics of students as adolescents and as individuals, including special needs students, will be studied. Further, students will examine multiple roles and relationships teachers take on with not only students, but parents, administrators, community members and colleagues. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
MGED 3112	The Middle School Classroom: Environment, Curriculum and Practices (3-0-3)
Students will examine the elements of an effective Middle Grades classroom including the classroom environment, a Middle School approach to implementing a student centered interdisciplinary curriculum, and Middle School pedagogy and best practices. Meeting students individual needs, including those of special needs students is embedded in the course, as is a proactive/ environmental/ instructional approach to management.
MGED 3213	The Middle School as Organization (3-0-3)
Students will examine the Middle School as an organization and elements of an effective Middle School. Middle School philosophy and the origins of the Middle School movement will be examined as the basis of organizational components such as teaming, flexible scheduling, interdisciplinary curriculum, parental/community involvement programs and educational structures built to meet student/adolescent needs. Issues related to interdisciplinary team structures, scheduling, advisor/advisee and exploratory programs, school mission, parental involvement, assessment programs, administration, political influences, and school
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