• NASC 4800: Field Study in Nat Sci

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores topics best studied in the field, on location, or otherwise outside the traditional classroom. Topics may include grassland ecosystem, geology field trips for elementary children and/or schoolyard study areas. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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• NASC 5110: Phys Sci Global, MLS

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Appropriate instructional strategies are discussed and modeled for aligning standards, expectations, and experiences in an integrated science environment. Attention is given to unique characteristics of each strategy, including a review of research on the effectiveness of each strategy on student achievement and attitudes. Prerequisite: Current SMTC Masters student - MMA, MSC, or MST, or permission of the instructor or SMTC director; graduate standing.
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• NASC 5120: Earth Science Global MSC

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  One in a series of three courses investigating earth as a system. Emphasizes the lithosphere and atmosphere and their interactions with the hydrosphere and biosphere. Examines the interplay between tectonic processes, earth's radiation balance, ocean processes, ozone depletion and the green house effect. Includes evaluation of methods of measuring and monitoring these phenomena. Prerequisite: graduate standing and teaching certification in elementary, middle school or general science; or, graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in a program leading to teach certification in elementary, middle school or general science education.
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• NASC 5130: Life Science Global MSC

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  One in a series of three courses investigating earth as a system. Investigates ecosystem composition and processes, and biological responses to changes in ecosystem parameters. Examines terrestrial and aquatic communities, photosynthesis, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, global climate change, climate warning, deforestation, population ecology, DNA/RNA structure, function, genetic engineering and forensic applications. Prerequisite: graduate standing and teaching certification in elementary, middle school or general science education.
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• NASC 5140: NOP Mid-lev Lrnr

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides working middle-level mathematics teachers opportunities to understand and discuss numbers, their representations, and operations on them, from an abstract perspective that includes elegant proof. Also emphasized is the role of language and purpose in composing definitions. Cross listed with MATH 5140. Prerequisites: admission to a UW graduate program, either degree or non-degree seeking status, and acceptance into the Middle-level mathematics program.
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• NASC 5160: Soc & Hist Iss MLM

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Empowers teachers of middle-level mathematics to design more engaging experiences. Emphasizes the historical context for the development of mathematics, especially its symbols, tools, personalities, and classic problems. Cross listed with MATH 5160. Prerequisites: admission to a UW graduate program, in either degree or non-degree seeking status, and acceptance into the Middle-level Mathematics program.
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• NASC 5170: Connecting Geom

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Showcases two aspects of 2D and 3D geometry: measurement and transformation. Emphasis reflects current State and National standards for middle-level mathematics classroom and teacher preparation, especially appropriate uses of technology, geometric tools, mathematical language, and problem-solving strategies. Cross listed with MATH 5170. Prerequisites: admission to a UW graduate program, in either degree or non-degree seeking status, acceptance into the Middle-level mathematics program.
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• NASC 5185: Data Media MMA

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication, using contexts relevant to everyday situations. Topics chosen integrate well with the concerns of middle-level teachers and connect with such curriculum areas as health, science, and social studies. This is not a research methods course. Cross listed with MATH 5185. Prerequisites: admission to a UW graduate program, in either degree or non-degree seeking status, and acceptance into the Middle-level Mathematics program.
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• NASC 5190: Math of Change MLM

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students gain a solid understanding of data and functions in the service of calculus. Hands-on, project-driven, and focuses on the essential concepts of functions and calculus and their role in middle-level mathematics. Emphasis is on writing and technology (calculators and probeware). Cross listed with MATH 5190. Prerequisites: admission to a UW graduate program, in either degree or non-degree seeking status, and acceptance into the Middle-level Mathematics program.
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• NASC 5205: Methods of Mid-Level Math

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Research-based pedagogy and pedagogical content knowledge for teaching middle-level mathematics. Designed for practicing teachers of middle-grades mathematics. Prerequisite: admission to the SMTC Program.
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