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

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041792A
Registered full-time 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 a 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 and business and industry. The intent is to produce graduates with teaching skills and a sound foundation in a science discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE 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 and 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 requirementof 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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- Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary)	3.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
310532	v.1	Statistical Data Analysis 102	3.0	12.5
7062	v.6	Mathematics 101	5.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	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- Professional Practice II (Secondary)		12.5
301754	v.3	Ed 124 - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
307591	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 103	3.0	12.5
308689	v.1	Statistical Computing 103	3.0	12.5
7063	v.6	Mathematics 102	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	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 - 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- Teaching and Learning Processes III (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
301380	v.2	Ed 246 - Professional Practice III (Secondary)		12.5
303214	v.2	Ed 247- 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- 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	2.0	25.0
302298	v.3	Analysis 202	4.0	25.0
305650	v.1	Ed 355 - Professional Practice IV (Secondary)		12.5
307367	v.1	Ed 343- Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary)	1.5	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
301186	v.3	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
301192	v.3	Internship 496		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302283	v.3 #	Mathematical Modelling 101	4.0	25.0
4515	v.5 #	Scientific Computing 201	4.0	25.0
8140	v.6 #	Operations Research 201	4.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302292	v.1	Network Optimisation 202	4.0	25.0
302300	v.2	Applied Mathematical Modelling 302	4.0	25.0
309009	v.3	Practical Mathematical Financial Modelling 302	3.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
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
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 3 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
310503	v.1	Numerical Optimisation 302	4.0	25.0
8393	v.9	Experimental Design and Analysis 202	4.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302316	v.1 #	Statistical Inference 301	4.0	25.0
308690	v.1 #	Computational Mathematics 301	4.0	25.0
7790	v.5 #	Mathematics Project 391	4.0	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	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.