INTE-121: Cognitive and Behavioral Learning in Secondary Mathematics
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: INTE-121 Cognitive and Behavioral Learning in Secondary Mathematics
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours, 1 conference hour, 20 hours of field work
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): 2.75 GPA, completion of MA-440 with a B or better, letter of recommendation from a mathematics instructor
Co-requisites (if any): MA-441
Course Description in college catalog:
This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the basic concepts and principles of cognitive and behavioral learning in secondary mathematics. Topics include definitions of learning, cognitive development, constructivism, motivation, thinking skills and problem solving as related to mathematics learning and teaching.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
