MATH 162

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Mental computation and estimation, non-standard computation algorithms, basic set theory, probability, basic algebra and functions, two- and three-dimensional objects, symmetry, similarity, compass and straight-edge constructions, transformational geometry, measurement topics, including length, area and volume. Problem solving is emphasized throughout.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 162, 160, 160B and no more than 3.0 units of credit in MATH courses numbered 100 or higher excluding 120.

Formerly: 160B

Prerequisites: 161 (or 160A) or permission of the department.

Undergraduate course in Mathematics offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science.