Here is a great opportunity to earn graduate level science credit on-line
this summer from the convenience of your home or workplace! Please continue
reading for a complete list of summer 2001 courses, and forward this
announcement to your colleagues who might be interested.
Montana State University is accredited by Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges, and all of our courses are approved by the sponsoring
departments at Montana State University and by our Office of Graduate
Studies .
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Kelly Boyce
National Teachers Enhancement Network
Montana State University
kboyce@montana.edu
1-800-282-6062
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Created by Montana State University with help from the National Science
Foundation, the National Teachers Enhancement Network (NTEN) is designed for
secondary science teachers, providing quality courses to enhance knowledge
and teaching skills. Participants establish working relationships with
science faculty and peers on a national level. Courses can lead to a Master
of Science in Science Education Degree!
Contact: Kelly Boyce, NTEN Coordinator, kboyce@montana.edu, (800) 282-6062
Web site: http://btc.montana.edu/nten
Summer 2001 Courses:
Studying the Universe with Space Observatories
June 4 - July 27, 2001
Recent space missions have increased our ability to explore and understand
the structure and evolution of our universe. This course will provide the
conceptual framework and scientific background needed to understand and
interpret the results of space missions related to galactic and
extragalactic space science. We will make heavy use of Internet and WWW
based resources in astronomy. Students will gain skills in using electronic
image manipulation and analysis software that they will use in completing
homework assignments and also in creating lesson plans for their own
classrooms. This course will stress NRC science content and education
standards for the 9-12 grade levels.
CREDIT: Physics 580-01, 3 graduate semester credits.
COST: Tuition is $450 and should be paid to NTEN at the time of
registration. The text will cost approximately $65 plus shipping, and can
be purchased from MBS Direct (see contact information listed at the NTEN web
site). http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/phys580.shtm
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Statistics for Teachers
June 11 - July 13, 2001
This course will focus on the stochastic concepts that arise in mathematics
and science education, including the probabilistic underpinnings of
statistics, measures of central tendency, variability, correlation,
distributions, sampling, simulation, and experimental design. This course
will also focus on the issues of teaching statistics concepts at the
pre-college level, including methods and materials.
CREDIT: MATH 518-01, 2 graduate semester credits.
COST: Tuition is $300 and should be paid to NTEN at the time of
registration. The text will cost approximately $85 plus shipping, and can
be purchased from MBS Direct (see contact information listed at the NTEN web
site).
SPECIAL COMPUTER REQUIREMENT: You will be on your own to have a TI-92 or
TI-83 graphing calculator, or equivalent graphing calculator. http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/math518.shtm
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Applications of Statistics in Mathematics Classrooms
July 9 - August 10, 2001
Exploratory data analysis including experiments, surveys, measures of
association, and inferential statistics. Issues relating to the methods,
materials, and teaching of statistics at the pre-college level will be
discussed as well.
CREDIT: MATH 519-01, 2 graduate semester credits.
COST: Tuition is $300 and should be paid to NTEN at the time of
registration. The text will cost approximately $85 plus shipping, and can
be purchased from MBS Direct (see contact information listed at the NTEN web
site).
SPECIAL COMPUTER REQUIREMENT: You will be on your own to have a TI-92 or
TI-83 graphing calculator, or equivalent graphing calculator. http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/math519.shtm
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Hydrology of Streams and Lakes
June 18 - July 27, 2001
We will study the hydrology of steams and lakes in the mountains and plains.
Streams:
Drainage basin analysis
Stream hydraulics
Slope
Channel plan
Channel cross section
Channel types
Lakes:
Geologic origin
Evaporation
Ground water recharge/discharge
Applications in the K-12 science classroom will be emphasized (habits of a
scientific mind).
CREDIT: ESCI 519-01 (Earth Science), 3 graduate semester credits.
COST: Tuition is $450 and there is no charge for materials. http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/esci519.shtm
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Terrestrial Ecology of Plains and Prairies
June 18 - July 27, 2001
We continue quantitative methods used in BIOL 516 (see prerequisites at the
NTEN web site) in mountain systems to analyze grasslands. Students will
prepare plant keys for major grass and flower species for their students,
quantitatively compare two grassland communities, and design classroom
activities, appropriate for their region, that illustrate selected
ecological principles.
CREDIT: Biology 513-01, 1 graduate semester credit.
COST: Tuition is $150 and there is a $35 charge for materials (includes
shipping). http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/bio513.shtm
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Biology of Riparian Zones and Wetlands
June 18 - July 27, 2001
We continue ecological methods learned in BIOL 516 (see prerequisites at the
NTEN web site) to analyze plant communities along streams (riparian areas)
and in wetlands, to observe or infer uses of such areas by birds and
animals, and to document any human impacts on the areas. Individual projects
will include preparation of keys to the major riparian and wetland plants
encountered, brief descriptions of riparian and wetland systems near the
student's home, quantitative comparison of two riparian and wetland systems,
and developing plans for classroom activities.
CREDIT: Biology 519-01, 2 graduate semester credits.
COST: Tuition is $300 and there is a $35 charge for materials (includes
shipping). http://btc.montana.edu/nten/sum01_cours/bio519.shtm
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Additional Information:
NTEN courses use a personal computer and direct Internet access to connect
participants from across the country. Instructors and students work through
the material together, discussing topics by using a computer network that
allows for private messages and group discussions.
Required equipment:
- MAC OS 7.1 or better OR Windows version 95 or better
- Internet access via a local Internet provider or through your school or
work place (TCP/IP compatible)
- Telecommunications software will be provided
- Some courses have additional hardware and software requirements (see Web
site for details)
Contact: Kelly Boyce, NTEN Coordinator, kboyce@montana.edu or (800) 282-6062
Web Site: http://btc.montana.edu/nten