Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Physics/Mathematics — Secondary, BAE Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | ||||||||||||||
Physics/Mathematics — Secondary, BAECombined major offered by the Department of Physics, College of Sciences and Technology and the Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences and Technology. 104 creditsIntroduction/What is the Study of Physics/Mathematics - Secondary?Physics is the fundamental science. It is the study of matter and energy and of the interaction between the two. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Engineering apply the principles of Physics to specific problems. Almost all areas of modern technology involve applications of Physics. “Mathematics reveals hidden patterns that help us understand the world around us. Now much more than Arithmetic and Geometry, Mathematics today is a diverse discipline that deals with data, measurements, and observations from science; with inference, deduction, and proof; and with mathematical models of natural phenomena, of human behavior, and of social systems.” From: Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education (c) 1989 National Academy of Sciences. This major must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in secondary education offered through Woodring College of Education. Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Why Consider a Physics/Mathematics - Secondary Major?Teaching mathematics and physics is a challenge, a responsibility, and an opportunity. Learning to teach mathematics and physics occurs through a variety of means: the study of a wide variety of mathematics and physics, pedagogical preparation within a mathematical and science context, formal clinical preparation in education, an extended internship, and continual experiences as a student, learner, and problem solver in mathematics and physics. Everyone aspiring to be a mathematics and physics teacher is aware of the demand for qualified teachers at the secondary level, but there is an even greater need for quality mathematics and physics teachers-teachers who care about both students and mathematics and physics, teachers who have a broad and deep understanding of mathematics and physics, and teachers who are thoroughly professional. The responsibilities are great, but the rewards are even greater. As a prospective teacher you need to focus on expanding your personal understanding of mathematics and physics and capitalizing on opportunities to work with pre-college students as a tutor, as a classroom assistant, as a practicum student, and as a novice teacher in your internship.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process)Students are advised to declare the major as soon as possible, ideally no later than the end of the freshmen year or immediately upon transfer to Western. Contact the department office to declare in person or by mail. Be sure to provide unofficial copies of your transcript(s). We will determine which of the courses you have already taken will be applied toward the major and develop a plan of study for the remaining coursework. If you are not sure which program option is for you, we can help. Declaring the major allows you to receive important information from the department, priority enrollment into required courses, and benefits such as accounts on department computers and access to department study space. This major must be accompanied by the professional education program in secondary education. This major meets the requirements for Washington state teaching endorsements in both physics and mathematics. See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements. Grade RequirementsA cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, plus a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in the individual courses, must be maintained in the courses required by the major. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement. |
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Requirements | |||||||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||
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❑ ASTR 315 - The Solar System | |||||||||||||||
❑ Choose either: | |||||||||||||||
MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and | |||||||||||||||
MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |||||||||||||||
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MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors and | |||||||||||||||
MATH 135 - Calculus II Honors | |||||||||||||||
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MATH 138 - Accelerated Calculus | |||||||||||||||
❑ Choose either: | |||||||||||||||
MATH 204 - Elementary Linear Algebra and | |||||||||||||||
MATH 331 - Ordinary Differential Equations OR | |||||||||||||||
MATH 203 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I and | |||||||||||||||
MATH 303 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations II | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 224 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry I | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 309 - Introduction to Proof in Discrete Mathematics | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 331 - Ordinary Differential Equations | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 360 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 419 - Historical Perspectives of Mathematics | |||||||||||||||
❑ MATH 483 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics | |||||||||||||||
❑ At least two of the following: | |||||||||||||||
MATH 307 - Mathematical Computing | |||||||||||||||
MATH 341 - Probability and Statistical Inference | |||||||||||||||
MATH 410 - Mathematical Modeling | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 226 - Physics with Calculus IV | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 224 - Modern Physics I | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 225 - Modern Physics II | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 322 - Fundamentals of Electronics | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 326 - Tools and Data Analysis | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 363 - Classical Mechanics | |||||||||||||||
❑ PHYS 391 - Junior Lab | |||||||||||||||
❑ SCED 370 - Science and Society | |||||||||||||||
❑ SCED 481 - Fundamentals of Teaching Science | |||||||||||||||
❑ SCED 491 - Methods in Secondary Education for Science Teachers | |||||||||||||||
❑ 6 additional credits of upper-division physics or astronomy courses | |||||||||||||||
Additional Requirements | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Education Professional Program Requirements (68 credits) | |||||||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||
❑ SEC 301 - Educational Psychology I: Development and Individual Differences | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 302 - Educational Psychology II: Motivation, Learning and Assessment | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 410 - Dynamics of Teaching | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 411 - Philosophical Foundations of Education | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 425 - Developmental Reading, Writing and Learning in Secondary Schools | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 430 - Secondary School Methods I - Instructional Strategies, Daily Planning, and Standards | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 431 - Secondary School Methods II-Assessment and Long Term Planning | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 432 - Secondary School Methods III - Management, Motivation and Discipline | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 433 - Teaching Laboratory | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 435 - Middle Level Practicum | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 436 - Secondary School Practicum | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 444 - Supporting Teaching and Learning with Technology | |||||||||||||||
❑ SEC 495 - Internship - Secondary | |||||||||||||||
❑ SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs | |||||||||||||||
University Graduation RequirementsGeneral University Requirements (GURS) | |||||||||||||||
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