FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL 

CALENDAR INFORMATION 

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Department: Mathematics 

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Course Number: 190-3Title: Principles of 

Mathematics for 

Sub-title or Description: 

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teachers. 

An examination of mathematical concepts which are taught in 

schools in British Columbia. Emphasis will be on the topics 

•taught in grades 1 - 8. 

Credit Hours: 

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3

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Vector Description: [3-1-01 

Pre-requisite(s): None 

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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING 

Estimated Enrolment: 60 

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and 

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Spring): 

Yearly: Every summer. 

When course will first be offered: Summer 1971 

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JUSTIFICATION 

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation 

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department 

and from courses in other departments in the University? 

The course is designed to cover the mathematical principles taught in 

British Columbia schools. It will stress those approaches which are 

of value in teaching these topics in the schools. 

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B. What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course? 

The course will include work on set theory, relations, functions, 

number theory and arithmetic. 

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C.

How does this course fit the goals of the department? 

It reflects the concern of the department with the teaching of 

mathematics in the schools and is part of its service function. 

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements? 

N/A. 

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition of 

this course? 

New entry. 

P. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this 

course is approved? 

None. 

C. What is the nature of student demand for this. course? 

Many students in the Professional Development programs will be expected 

to teach mathematics in elementary schools although they have had 

little mathematics study beyond high school. It is expected that 

many of them will wish to take this course. 

H. Other reasons for introducing the course. 

It is also desired by the Professional Development Department in the 

Faculty of Education. 

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BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS 

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course? 

Any faculty member who is interested in the teaching of mathematics 

in-the schools. 

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B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements for this 

course? 

None. 

C.

Any Other budgetary implications of mounting this course: 

None. 

APPROVAL - 

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Faculty 

Undergraduate 

Curriculum Committee: 

Faculty:       

Senate: 

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Mr. Torn king 

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Trivett 

Dean of Science Office 

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.......Proposed Course:. 190-3.............Date. 

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March 11, 1970 

I wish to add my support to the New Course. Proposal from our 

Mathematics Department enti tied. 

190-3: Principles of mathematics for teachers. 

A course such as this, offered first in the summer 1971, will he 

an extra opportunity for students in the Professional Eoundat tons Department 

which most of them need. The increase in interest in the teaching of 

/ mathematics which we see reflected in our Education 402 and Education 404 

courses 

is so much that it is becoming impossible to satisfy needs. 

The proposed course 190-3 will help to meet this grocing concern. 

In addition it will he a practical outcome of cooperation and integration 

between two departments. 

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John V. Trivett 

Associate Professor 

Professional Foundations 

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