Mathematics
and Science Education
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the 2005-2006 General Catalog,
please contact the department for more information.
MSED 290. Issues in Science Education Research (4) Survey
of recent literature highlighting critical issues in science education
research. Specific focus on research in biology education,
chemistry education, and physics education. Theoretical perspectives
and research methodology (both qualitative and quantitative) used
to understand learning will be discussed. Prerequisites: admission
to the Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Science Education
or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, mathematics,
or physics with consent of instructor.
b>MSED 295. Orientation Practicum
(2-6) This course should be taken the
first year. Each practicum lasts five weeks and is designed to
inform students about a faculty
member’s
research program. Assignment as a research assistant may be used
as one practicum. Prerequisite: admission to MSED Joint Doctoral
Program.
MSED 296A. Theories and Applications of Mathematics
and Science Education (4) The course
is designed to cover several major themes in mathematics and science
education. It will address
theories and applications
of cognition, teaching and learning, and curriculum, with particular
emphasis
on international perspectives. This is a three-quarter sequence.
Prerequisites: admission to the Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics
and Science
Education or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry/biochemistry,
mathematics, or physics with consent of instructor.
MSED 296B.
Theories and Applications of Mathematics and Science Education
(4) The course is designed to cover several
major themes in mathematics and science education. It will address
theories and applications
of cognition, teaching and learning, and curriculum, with particular
emphasis
on international perspectives. This is a three-quarter sequence.
Prerequisites: admission to the Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics
and Science
Education or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry/biochemistry,
mathematics, or physics with consent of instructor. MSED 296A must
be taken before MSED 296B.
MSED 296C. Theories and Applications
of Mathematics and Science Education (4) The course is designed
to cover several major themes in mathematics and science education.
It will address theories and applications
of cognition, teaching and learning, and curriculum, with particular
emphasis
on international perspectives. This is a three quarter sequence.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics
and Science
Education or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry/biochemistry,
mathematics, or physics with consent of instructor. MSED 296B must
be taken before MSED 296C.
MSED 298. Research Project (212) Students
will work on an independent research project under the supervision of
MSED faculty.
MSED 299. Reading and Research (112) Students
will do independent study and research in preparation of their doctoral
dissertation under the supervision of MSED faculty.
Mathematics and Science Education Courses
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