Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences Concentration
Plan Requirements
Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences Concentration: 121 Total Units
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and English | |||
| °ä°¿²ÑÌý112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| History & Philosophy of Science | |||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Scientific Revolution and European Society, 1500-1800 | |||
| Rise of Modern Science | |||
| Technology in History | |||
| Philosophy of Science | |||
| Science and Civilization | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý141 | Calculus I | 4 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý241 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý114 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing | |||
| Introduction to Computing-FORTRAN | |||
°ä³§°äÌý200 | |||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Statistics by Example | |||
| Introduction to Statistics | |||
| Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory | |||
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | ||
| Sciences | |||
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| °ä±áÌý101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science | 3 | |
| °ä±áÌý102 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| °ä±áÌý201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | 3 | |
| °ä±áÌý202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý131 | Conceptual Physics | 4 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý101 | Geology I: Physical | 3 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý110 | Geology I Laboratory | 1 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý130 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý135 | Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory | 1 | |
| Professional Education | |||
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý375 | Methods of Teaching Science I | 3 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý476 | Student Teaching in Science | 4 | |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý305 | Equity and Education | 3 | |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý416 | Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom | 3 | |
| ·¡³¢±ÊÌý344 | School and Society | 3 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý476 | Student Teaching in Science | 4 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics | 3 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics | 4 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý474 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in the Middle Grades | 3 | |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý309 | Teaching in the Middle Years | 3 | |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý306 | Middle Years Reading | 3 | |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý373 | Instructional Materials in Science | 3 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý·¡²Ñ³§Ìý480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology | ||
| ±á·¡³§²ÑÌý280 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 | |
| ·¡¶Ù±ÊÌý304 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| GEP Courses | |||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts) | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | ||
| GEP U.S. Diversity (verify requirement) | |||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Elective | 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 123 | ||
- 1
A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
Mathematics Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| µþ²Ñ´¡Ìý573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| µþ²Ñ´¡Ìý574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý416 | Introduction to Combinatorics | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý580 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| °ä³§°äÌý583 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 3 | |
| ·¡Ìý531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| ·¡°ä³ÒÌý528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| ¹ó±õ²ÑÌý528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| ¹ó±õ²ÑÌý548 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math | 3 | |
| ¹ó±õ²ÑÌý549 | Financial Risk Analysis | 3 | |
| ±õ³§·¡Ìý505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| ³¢°¿³ÒÌý335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý103 | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý105 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý114 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý116 | Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math) | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý132 | Computational Mathematics for Life and Management Sciences | 1 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý151 | Calculus for Elementary Education I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý152 | Calculus for Elementary Education II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý205 | 3 | ||
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý242 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý302 | Numerical Applications to Differential Equations | 1 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý303 | Linear Analysis | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý305 | Introductory Linear Algebra and Matrices | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý315 | Mathematics Methods in Atmospheric Sciences | 4 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý325 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý331 | Differential Equations for the Life Sciences | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý341 | Applied Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý401 | Applied Differential Equations II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý410 | Theory of Numbers | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý416 | Introduction to Combinatorics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý421 | Introduction to Probability | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý425 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý426 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý430 | Mathematical Models in the Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý432 | Mathematical Models in Life Sciences | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý437 | Applications of Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý440 | 3 | ||
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý444 | Problem Solving Strategies for Competitions | 1 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý450 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý491 | Reading in Honors Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý493 | Special Topics in Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý494 | Major Paper in Math | 1 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý499 | Independent Research in Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý501 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý502 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý504 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý507 | Survey of Real Analysis | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý508 | Survey of Geometry | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý509 | Survey of Abstract Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý510 | Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers | 1-6 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý511 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý512 | 3 | ||
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý513 | Introduction To Complex Variables | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý515 | Analysis I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý518 | Geometry of Curves and Surfaces | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý520 | Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý521 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý522 | Computer Algebra | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý523 | Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý524 | Combinatorics I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý526 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý532 | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý534 | Introduction To Partial Differential Equations | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý537 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý540 | Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý544 | Computer Experiments In Mathematical Probability | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý547 | Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý548 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý549 | Financial Risk Analysis | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý551 | Introduction to Topology | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý555 | Introduction to Manifold Theory | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý561 | Set Theory and Foundations Of Mathematics | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý580 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý583 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý584 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý587 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý591 | Special Topics | 1-6 | |
| ²Ñµþ´¡Ìý528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý315 | Mathematics Methods in Atmospheric Sciences | 4 | |
| °¿¸éÌý504 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 3 | |
| °¿¸éÌý505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| °¿¸éÌý531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| °¿¸éÌý565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| ³§°ÕÌý412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ³§°ÕÌý413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ³§°ÕÌý546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 |
Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences (13MIDEDBS-13MIDEDMSD)
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| °ä±áÌý101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science | 3 |
| °ä±áÌý102 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| °ä°¿²ÑÌý112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Ìý | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý101 | Geology I: Physical | 3 |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý110 | Geology I Laboratory | 1 |
| °ä±áÌý201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | 3 |
| °ä±áÌý202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý241 | Calculus II | 4 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 13 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| °ä³§°äÌý200 | 3 | |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý130 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý135 | Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory | 1 |
| GEP Additional Breadth | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý114 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications | 3 |
| Ìý | Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý131 | Conceptual Physics | 4 |
| ·¡¶Ù±ÊÌý304 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Statistics by Example | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory | ||
| Ìý | Hours | 14 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ·¡°ä±õÌý309 | Teaching in the Middle Years | 3 |
| ·¡³¢±ÊÌý344 | School and Society | 3 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý373 or ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý480 | Instructional Materials in Science or Teaching Mathematics with Technology | 3 |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý305 | Equity and Education | 3 |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| ±á·¡³§²ÑÌý280 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 |
| Ìý | Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PSYÌý476 | Psychology of Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý375 | Methods of Teaching Science I | 3 |
| ·¡°ä±õÌý416 | Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics | 4 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý474 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in the Middle Grades | 3 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý476 | Student Teaching in Science | 4 |
| Ìý | Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ·¡°ä±õÌý306 | Middle Years Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Scientific Revolution and European Society, 1500-1800 | ||
| Rise of Modern Science | ||
| Technology in History | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Science and Civilization | ||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2-3 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 14-15 |
| Ìý | Total Hours | 119-120 |