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301387 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)


BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041792A
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. Provides opportunities to combine rigorous study in Mathematics (the major), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. 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 Department of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency 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 the degree 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 four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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 Department 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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301179 v.3   Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0
307363 v.1   Ed 123(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary) 3.0 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
7149 v.7   Principles of Statistics 101 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301184 v.3   Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0
301378 v.2   Ed 127(S) - Professional Practice II (Sec) 2.0 12.5
301754 v.3   Ed 124(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Sec) 1.5 12.5
307591 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 103 3.0 12.5
308689 v.1   Statistical Computing 103 3.0 12.5
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 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.6   Advanced Calculus 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) 2.0 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 2.0 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

302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
303216 v.2   Ed 345 (S) - School Based Curriculum Development 1.5 12.5
  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.3   Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
305650 v.1   Ed 355(S) Professional Practice IV (Sec) 2.0 12.5
307367 v.1   Ed 343(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary) 7.5 12.5
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

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

301186 v.3   Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education 3.0 25.0
4210 v.6   Ed 442 - Field Experience ATP 10.0 75.0
  100.0
 
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.6 # Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
302283 v.3 # Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 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
4305 v.3   Ed 475 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Science 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
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 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
8393 v.8   Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0
9131 v.5   Operations Research 302 3.0 12.5
308691 v.1   Computational Mathematics 302 3.0 12.5
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
302316 v.1 # Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
308690 v.1 # Computational Mathematics 301 4.0 25.0
308693 v.1 # Mathematics Project 392 3.0 25.0
 
# Also available as options in Year 3, Semester 1
N1 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 Course Coordinator/Head of Department)
N2 Optional units Year 4, Semester 1, two Mathematics units with the remaining options to be made up of any Science units (to be determined in consultaion with the Course Coordinator/Head of Department).
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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