Office Hours

  • MWF: 12:30 - 1:30, T 11:15-12:15 or by appointment
 

interests

Mathematics Education, Technology, Commutative Algebra

 

Melissa Sutherland

Associate Professor of

Mathematics

South 324B
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
585-245-5494
sutherm@geneseo.edu

Melissa Sutherland has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2001.

Faculty Information

Education

  • B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo, 1992
  • M.A. (1994), Ph.D. (1998), State University of New York at Albany

Affiliations

  • NCTM
  • AMTNYS
My Classes

Math 222:
Calculus II

    Derivatives and antiderivatives of the transcendental functions, methods of integration, applications of definite integrals, sequences, improper integrals, and series. Prerequisites: MATH 221. Offered every semester

Math 335:
Foundations of Geometry

    This course presents an investigation of the axiomatic foundations for several approaches to the study of modern geometry. Euclidean geometry, geometric transformations, and non-Euclidean geometries will be discussed. Prerequisites: MATH 222 and MATH 239. Offeed every spring

Intd* 302:
Methods&Matls in Sec Ed:Math

    The purpose of this course is to prepare preservice teacher of mathematics for the student teaching internship. Throughout this course, discussions will center on methods of planning, teaching, evaluating and managing mathematics classes. In addition, the theme Professionalism will be emphasized. Students in INTD 302 are expected to demonstrate a maturity and dedication to secondary mathematics prior to being assigned a student teaching placement. Consideration will be given to the pedagogical implications of instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the content area as well as strategies for modifying content for use with students having special needs. Prerequisites: INTD 203, EDUC 204, and SPED 205. Corequisite: INTD 301. Credits: 3(2-2) Offered every spring