MATH 5325:
Structure of Number Concepts
The course will offer an in-depth and relational investigation of numbers and number systems, operations and algorithms, and quantitative and qualitative reasoning. Number theory topics will enhance the mathematical understanding and ability of secondary mathematics teachers within an environment that is conducive to mathematics education pedagogy.
"The concept of number is the obvious distinction between the beast and man. Thanks to number, the cry becomes a song, noise acquires rhythm, the spring is transformed into a dance, force becomes dynamic, and outlines figures." -- Joseph Marie de Maistre