Undergraduate Teaching of Science and Mathematics Courses

Undergraduate Courses

NAS 273 Investigation in the Physical Sciences (A,L)

Study of the fundamental aspects of physics and chemistry focusing on energy and matter in the world around us. Topics covered in both lecture and laboratory format include: Measurement, Newton’s Law of Motion, Mechanical Energy, Electromagnetism, Sounds and Light Waves, Matter, Heat, Pressure, The Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Molecular Interactions, Acids and Bases, and Chemical Reactions. Particular attention is paid to everyday phenomena which demonstrate these scientific principles. Laboratory activities are designed to be done with elementary school aged children and use materials that are readily available. 4 Cr. Every Semester.

NAS 401 Computational Methods for Teachers I (A)

Enables teachers and teacher candidates in mathematical, physical, life, and earth sciences to learn computational tools, advanced graphing calculators, laptop computers, CD- and Web-based tools. Involves computational science as a process in solving real-world problems in sciences. Introduces technology tools (such as graphing calculators), math modeling tools (such as Excel, STELLA, and Geometer's Sketchpad), agent-based modeling tools (such as AGENTSHEETS), science modeling tools (such as Interactive Physics). Includes a section on NY State K-12 standards in math, science and technology. 3 Cr.

NAS 404 Mobile Technology for Teachers (A)

Students will learn about pre-existing mobile technologies available to teachers including websites such as Weebly, QuizStar and Socrative. In addition, they will receive instruction in how to create their own quiz and flash card apps via existing mobile development environments (Google Forms). These environments allow for access to generated content via the web and downloadable apps in both Android and iPhone platforms. 1-2 Cr. Summer.

NAS 420 Mathematics for Adolescent Teachers (A)

Examines the adolescence mathematics curriculum (grades 5-12) from an advanced prospective considering the conceptual difficulties and fundamental techniques of teaching high school mathematics. Topics reach across from the secondary to post-secondary levels in algebra, geometry, data analysis, statistics, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, and calculus allowing students to make connections between the advanced mathematics they learn in college to the content they will be teaching in secondary mathematics. 3 Cr. Fall.