Online Courses Handbook 2003

301387 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. It provides opportunities to combine rigorous study in Mathematics (the 'major'), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. It is designed to give graduates a comprehensive foundation in the mathematical sciences and the necessary skills for effective classroom communication at the secondary school level. The solid foundation in the mathematical sciences will offer graduates employment other than in teaching, such as employment in government departments and authorities, research organisations, business and industry. The intent is to produce graduates with teaching skills and a sound foundation in a science discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicable Mathematics or Calculus. If Calculus is not studied, then a bridging unit may be required.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. The Faculty of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competence test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to take additional study in order to meet competency requirements in these areas. Professional Practice in school settings is a core requirement of thedegree and may involve out of semester commitment by students.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is of four years full-time duration or the equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree must pass all units in the education component to gain accreditation and must successfully complete one major stream of mathematics. Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degrees.

Professional Recognition
This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society and the Australian Society of Operations Research.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301179 v.2 Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0

307361 v.1 Ed 123(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (ECE) 3.0 25.0

7062 v.5 Mathematics 101 4.0 25.0

7149 v.6 Principles of Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301184 v.2 Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0

301378 v.2 Ed 127(S) - Professional Practice II (Sec) 1.5 12.5

301754 v.3 Ed 124(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Sec) 1.5 12.5

7063 v.5 Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0

7150 v.7 Statistical Methods 102 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301181 v.2 Ed 243 - Technology in Education 3.0 25.0

303175 v.2 Ed 242 (S) - Curriculum Planning Processes 1.5 12.5

4304 v.3 Ed 474 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Mathematics 1.5 12.5

8127 v.5 Mathematics 201 4.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301187 v.3 Ed 245(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (Sec) 1.5 12.5

301380 v.2 Ed 246(S) - Professional Practice III (Secondary) 1.5 12.5

303214 v.2 Ed 247 (S) - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development 1.5 12.5

4314 v.3 Ed 484 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Mathematics 1.5 12.5

8128 v.6 Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303216 v.2 Ed 345 (S) - School Based Curriculum Development 1.5 12.5

8393 v.8 Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 62.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

301189 v.2 Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education 3.0 25.0

302298 v.2 Mathematics 302 4.0 25.0

302315 v.2 Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0

305650 v.1 Ed 355(S) Professional Practice IV (Sec) 1.5 12.5

307367 v.1 Ed 343(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary) 1.5 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Winter Period

301186 v.2 Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education 3.0 25.0

25.0

Year 4 Semester 1

10098 v.2 Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 75.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

4210 v.6 Ed 442 - Field Experience ATP 25.0 75.0

75.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

4515 v.5 # Scientific Computing 201 4.0 25.0

8140 v.5 # Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0

302283 v.2 # Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

8136 v.5 Numerical Methods 202 4.0 25.0

302286 v.1 Mathematical Modelling 102 4.0 25.0

302292 v.1 Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

4300 v.3 Ed 470 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Art 1.5 12.5

4301 v.4 Ed 471 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Business Studies 1.5 12.5

4302 v.4 Ed 472 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Information and Communication Technology 1.5 12.5

4303 v.3 Ed 473 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - English 1.5 12.5

4305 v.3 Ed 475 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Science 1.5 12.5

4306 v.5 Ed 476 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Society and Environment 1.5 12.5

4308 v.3 Ed 478 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE 1.5 12.5

Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

7790 v.5 Mathematics Project 391 3.0 25.0

9130 v.5 Operations Research 301 4.0 25.0

302282 v.1 Numerical Analysis 301 4.0 25.0

302316 v.1 Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0

# Also available as options in Year 3, Semester 1.

N2 Optional units: Year 4, Semester 1, two Mathematics units with the remaining options to be made up of any units (to be determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of School).

NB Optional units: Year 3, Semester 1, one Mathematics unit and one Curriculum unit, with the remaining options to be made up of any Science units (to be determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of School).

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