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Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences Concentration

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Plan Requirements

Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences Concentration: 121 Total Units

Communication and English
°ä°¿²ÑÌý112Interpersonal Communication3
·¡±·³ÒÌý101Academic Writing and Research 14
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´¡Ìý141Calculus I4
²Ñ´¡Ìý241Calculus II4
²Ñ´¡Ìý114Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications3
²Ñ´¡Ìý225Foundations of Advanced Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý408Foundations of Euclidean Geometry3
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 Elective3
Sciences
µþ±õ°¿Ìý181Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity4
µþ±õ°¿Ìý183Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology4
°ä±áÌý101Chemistry - A Molecular Science3
°ä±áÌý102General Chemistry Laboratory1
°ä±áÌý201Chemistry - A Quantitative Science3
°ä±áÌý202Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory1
±Ê³ÛÌý131Conceptual Physics4
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý101Geology I: Physical3
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý110Geology I Laboratory1
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý130Introduction to Weather and Climate3
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý135Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory1
Professional Education
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý375Methods of Teaching Science I3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý476Student Teaching in Science4
·¡°ä±õÌý305Equity and Education3
·¡°ä±õÌý416Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom3
·¡³¢±ÊÌý344School and Society3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý476Student Teaching in Science4
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý470Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý471Student Teaching in Mathematics4
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý474Teaching Mathematics Topics in the Middle Grades3
·¡°ä±õÌý309Teaching in the Middle Years3
·¡°ä±õÌý306Middle Years Reading3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý373Instructional Materials in Science3
´Ç°ùÌý·¡²Ñ³§Ìý480 Teaching Mathematics with Technology
±á·¡³§²ÑÌý280Responding to Emergencies2
·¡¶Ù±ÊÌý304Educational Psychology3
GEP Courses
GEP Humanities6
GEP Health and Exercise Studies2
GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts)3
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives2
GEP U.S. Diversity (verify requirement)
GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement)
Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement)
Free Elective2
Total Hours123
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

µþ²Ñ´¡Ìý573Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I3
µþ²Ñ´¡Ìý574Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II3
°ä³§°äÌý416Introduction to Combinatorics3
°ä³§°äÌý427Introduction to Numerical Analysis I3
°ä³§°äÌý428Introduction to Numerical Analysis II3
°ä³§°äÌý565Graph Theory3
°ä³§°äÌý580Numerical Analysis I3
°ä³§°äÌý583Introduction to Parallel Computing3
·¡Ìý531Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I3
·¡°ä³ÒÌý528Options and Derivatives Pricing3
¹ó±õ²ÑÌý528Options and Derivatives Pricing3
¹ó±õ²ÑÌý548Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math3
¹ó±õ²ÑÌý549Financial Risk Analysis3
±õ³§·¡Ìý505Linear Programming3
³¢°¿³ÒÌý335Symbolic Logic3
²Ñ´¡Ìý103Topics in Contemporary Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý103ATopics in Contemporary Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý105Mathematics of Finance3
²Ñ´¡Ìý114Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications3
²Ñ´¡Ìý116Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math)3
²Ñ´¡Ìý132Computational Mathematics for Life and Management Sciences1
²Ñ´¡Ìý151Calculus for Elementary Education I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý152Calculus for Elementary Education II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2053
²Ñ´¡Ìý225Foundations of Advanced Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý242Calculus III4
²Ñ´¡Ìý302Numerical Applications to Differential Equations1
²Ñ´¡Ìý303Linear Analysis3
²Ñ´¡Ìý305Introductory Linear Algebra and Matrices3
²Ñ´¡Ìý315Mathematics Methods in Atmospheric Sciences4
²Ñ´¡Ìý325Introduction to Applied Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý331Differential Equations for the Life Sciences3
²Ñ´¡Ìý335Symbolic Logic3
²Ñ´¡Ìý341Applied Differential Equations I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý351Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models3
²Ñ´¡Ìý401Applied Differential Equations II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý402Mathematics of Scientific Computing3
²Ñ´¡Ìý403Introduction to Modern Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý405Introduction to Linear Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý407Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors3
²Ñ´¡Ìý408Foundations of Euclidean Geometry3
²Ñ´¡Ìý410Theory of Numbers3
²Ñ´¡Ìý412Long-Term Actuarial Models3
²Ñ´¡Ìý413Short-Term Actuarial Models3
²Ñ´¡Ìý416Introduction to Combinatorics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý421Introduction to Probability3
²Ñ´¡Ìý425Mathematical Analysis I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý426Mathematical Analysis II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý427Introduction to Numerical Analysis I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý428Introduction to Numerical Analysis II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý430Mathematical Models in the Physical Sciences3
²Ñ´¡Ìý432Mathematical Models in Life Sciences3
²Ñ´¡Ìý437Applications of Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý4403
²Ñ´¡Ìý444Problem Solving Strategies for Competitions1
²Ñ´¡Ìý450Methods of Applied Mathematics I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý451Methods of Applied Mathematics II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý491Reading in Honors Mathematics1-6
²Ñ´¡Ìý493Special Topics in Mathematics1-6
²Ñ´¡Ìý494Major Paper in Math1
²Ñ´¡Ìý499Independent Research in Mathematics1-6
²Ñ´¡Ìý501Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý502Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý504Introduction to Mathematical Programming3
²Ñ´¡Ìý505Linear Programming3
²Ñ´¡Ìý507Survey of Real Analysis3
²Ñ´¡Ìý508Survey of Geometry3
²Ñ´¡Ìý509Survey of Abstract Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý510Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers1-6
²Ñ´¡Ìý511Advanced Calculus I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý5123
²Ñ´¡Ìý513Introduction To Complex Variables3
²Ñ´¡Ìý515Analysis I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý518Geometry of Curves and Surfaces3
²Ñ´¡Ìý520Linear Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý521Abstract Algebra I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý522Computer Algebra3
²Ñ´¡Ìý523Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory3
²Ñ´¡Ìý524Combinatorics I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý526Mathematical Analysis II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý528Options and Derivatives Pricing3
²Ñ´¡Ìý531Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý532Ordinary Differential Equations I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý534Introduction To Partial Differential Equations3
²Ñ´¡Ìý537Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos3
²Ñ´¡Ìý540Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models3
²Ñ´¡Ìý544Computer Experiments In Mathematical Probability3
²Ñ´¡Ìý546Probability and Stochastic Processes I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý547Stochastic Calculus for Finance3
²Ñ´¡Ìý548Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math3
²Ñ´¡Ìý549Financial Risk Analysis3
²Ñ´¡Ìý551Introduction to Topology3
²Ñ´¡Ìý555Introduction to Manifold Theory3
²Ñ´¡Ìý561Set Theory and Foundations Of Mathematics3
²Ñ´¡Ìý565Graph Theory3
²Ñ´¡Ìý573Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý574Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II3
²Ñ´¡Ìý580Numerical Analysis I3
²Ñ´¡Ìý583Introduction to Parallel Computing3
²Ñ´¡Ìý584Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods3
²Ñ´¡Ìý587Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method3
²Ñ´¡Ìý591Special Topics1-6
²Ñµþ´¡Ìý528Options and Derivatives Pricing3
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý315Mathematics Methods in Atmospheric Sciences4
°¿¸éÌý504Introduction to Mathematical Programming3
°¿¸éÌý505Linear Programming3
°¿¸éÌý531Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I3
°¿¸éÌý565Graph Theory3
³§°ÕÌý412Long-Term Actuarial Models3
³§°ÕÌý413Short-Term Actuarial Models3
³§°ÕÌý546Probability and Stochastic Processes I3

Middle Grades Education (BS): Mathematics and Sciences (13MIDEDBS-13MIDEDMSD)

Semester Sequence

This is a sample.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
°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
ÌýHours15
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
ÌýHours13
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
ÌýHours17
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
ÌýHours14
Third Year
Fall Semester
·¡°ä±õÌý309 Teaching in the Middle Years 3
·¡³¢±ÊÌý344 School and Society 3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý373
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
ÌýHours17
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
ÌýHours15
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
ÌýHours14
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
ÌýHours14-15
ÌýTotal Hours119-120