2013 Fall

• MATH 140-551 COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGON
  Applications-oriented college algebra and trigonometry course for students planning to study science or additional mathematics. Emphasizes computational, qualitative, visual and symbolic approaches. Topics include functions and graphs; exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; and difference equations. Credit may not be received for more than one of the following: MATH 100, 102, 118, 122, 135, 140. Prerequisite: High school Algebra II and plane geometry. Four hours per week. Meets General Education IVB or IVC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB or IIIC).

• MATH 210-501 INTRO TO DISCRETE MATH
  Introduction to basic techniques and modes of reasoning for discrete problem solving. Set theory, recurrence relations, counting, graphs and lattices, number theory. Prerequisites: MATH 140 or equivalent. Four hours per week. Meets General Education IVB or IVC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB or IIIC).

• MATH 451-001 ANALYSIS I
  Modern abstract analysis including topology of the real number system, sequences, continuity and differentiability. May be offered for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisites: MATH 202, 210. Three hours per week.

• MATH 551-001 ANALYSIS I
  Modern abstract analysis including topology of the real number system, sequences, continuity and differentiability. Prerequisites: MATH 202, 210, graduate standing required. Credit may not be received for more than one: MATH 451, MATH 551. Three hours per week.

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Article(s)

Shannon, K. & Bardzell, M. 
(2004). 
Searching for patterns in Pascal's triangle - with a twist. 
The Journal of Online Mathematics (JOMA), 
3, 
1-16. 
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Shannon, K. & Weber, W. 
(1999). 
Who's the winner: An exercise in measuring deviations. 
Teaching Statistics, 
21(2), 
42-45. 
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Shannon, K. M. 
(1992). 
A problem to foster critical thinking in mathematics. 
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology (IJMEST), 
23(4), 
543-547. 
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Shannon, K. M. & Curtin, E. H. 
(1992). 
Special problems: An alternative to journals in mathematics courses. 
PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 
2(3), 
247-256. 
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Austin, A. H. & Shannon, K. M. 
(1991). 
A problem to foster critical thinking in mathematics. 
International Journal for Mathematics Education in Science & Technology (IJMEST), 
23(4), 
543-547 . 
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Shannon, K. M. 
(1991). 
An argument for increasing the scope of the mathematics core. 
PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 
1(1), 
65-74. 
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Awards(s)

Kathleen Shannon (2005). Distinguished Faculty Award - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
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Presentations

Shannon, K. (2009). Pascal's Triangle, Cellular Automata & Serendipity: A Mathematical Tale, presented at Humboldt State University. Presented at Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA.
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Shannon, K. M. (2005). The PascGalois project: Visualizing abstract algebra Presented at Mid-Atlantic Consortium Research in Mathematical Sciences (MCRMS), Ocean City, MD.
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Michael Bardzell & Kathleen Shannon (2003). Using Groups to Generate Automata Presented at AMS-MAA Joint National Mathematics Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
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Michael Bardzell & Kathleen Shannon (2003). Using Groups to Generate Automata Presented at AMS-MAA Joint National Mathematics Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
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Shannon, K. M. & Bardzell, M. J. (2002). The PascGalois triangle: A tool for visualizing abstract algebra Presented at MAA Notes #60: Innovations in Teaching Abstract Algebra
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Shannon, K. M. (1990). Using writing to encourage students to think critically about mathematics & science. In Critical Thinking: Focus on Science & Technology Presented at Institute for Critical Thinking Conference
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Shannon, K. M. (1990). Using writing to encourage students to think critically about mathematics & science Presented at Institute for Critical Thinking Conference Proceedings, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.
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Book Chapters

Bardzell, M. J. and Shannon, K. M. (2002). The PascGalois Triangle:  A Tool for Visualizing Abstract Algebra. Hibbard, A. C. and Maycock, E. J. (Eds.), Innovations in Teaching Abstract Algebra Washington, D. C.: Mathematical Association of America.
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Poster Presentations

Bardzell. M., Shannon, K., & Spickler, D. (2009). The PascGalois project: Visualizing abstract mathematics. Presented at the MAA Poster Session: Projects supported b the NSF division on undergraduate education, Joint AMS/MAA national meetings. Presented at AMS/MAA, Washington, D. C..
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Michael Bardzell & Kathleen Shannon (2003). The PascGalois Project: Visualizing Abstract Algebra Presented at AMS-MAA Joint National Mathematics Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
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Instructional Resources

Bardzell, M., Bergner, J., Shannon, K., Spickler, D. & Evans, T. (2008). PascGalois Abstract Algebra Classroom Resources.  Loci: Resources, Digital Classroom Resources on MathDL website.. 
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•  Three Earn SU Distinguished Faculty Honors
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