Mathematics, BS, Blended Teaching Concentration
Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (nsme)
Department Chair: David Gove
Office: Science Building III, Room 228
Phone: (661) 654-3151
Email: math@csub.edu
Program Maps for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
Includes all math courses required in the teaching concentration and courses required by the California Teaching Credential.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements 1 | ||
| First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 2 | |
| Lower Division Area A: Foundational Skills | 9 | |
| Lower Division Area B: Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Lower Division Area C: Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Lower Division Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Lower Division Area E: Student Enrichment and Lifelong Learning (SELF) 2 | 0 | |
| Lower Division Area F: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| American Institutions: Government and History | 6 | |
| Junior Year Diversity & Reflection (JYDR) | 3 | |
| Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Thematic Area C and D | 6 | |
| General Education Capstone | 0 | |
| General Education Subtotal | 47 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 2222 | Introduction to Mathematical Computing | 4 |
| MATH 2510 | Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2520 | Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2610 | Linear Algebra I | 4 |
| MATH 3000 | Mathematical Foundations | 4 |
| MATH 3200 | Probability Theory | 4 |
| MATH 3520 | Analysis I | 4 |
| Blended Teaching Concentration - this concentration contains the same MATH courses as the Teaching Concentration | ||
| MATH 2531 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 2533 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | |
| MATH 3100 | Early Field Experiences | 1 |
| MATH 3310 | Discrete Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
| MATH 3400 | Euclidean Geometry | 4 |
| MATH 3600 | Modern Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 4110 | Introduction to the History of Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 4120 | Modern Mathematics for Teachers | 4 |
| MATH 4200 | Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 4918 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics for Prospective Teachers | 4 |
| EDTE 4100 | Teaching English Language and Special Populations | 3 |
| EDTE 3308 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDTE 4200 | Technology for Educators | 3 |
| EDTE 4310 | 3 | |
| EDTE 4320 | 3 | |
| EDTE 4330 | 3 | |
| EDTE 4340 | 3 | |
| EDTE 5800 | Intern/Resident Clinical Practice | 6 |
| EDSE 5100 | Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction | 4 |
| EDSE 5200 | Methods for Teaching: Math | 4 |
| EDSE 5300 | Literacy Across the Curriculum | 4 |
| EDSE 5400 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| EDSE 5500 | Assessment for Single Subject Teacher | 4 |
| EDSE 5800 | Single Subject Clinical Practice | 4 |
| Major Subtotal | 112 | |
| Additional Units Needed Towards Graduation | 11-13 | |
| Total Units | 170-172 | |
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A modification to the standard GE program has been approved that allows the possibility of satisfying some GE requirements through the major. MATH 1030 College Algebra and Trigonometry, Dual Credit Program, MATH 1040 Precalculus I and II Combined,MATH 1050 Precalculus I,MATH 1060 Precalculus II, MATH 2010 Calculus for the Biological and Chemical Sciences I, MATH 2020 Calculus for Biological & Chemical Sciences II MATH 2200 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Methods, MATH 2310 Single Variable Calculus I for Engineers, MATH 2320 Single Variable Calculus II for Engineers, MATH 2510 Single Variable Calculus I, MATH 2520 Single Variable Calculus II, all satisfy Area B4.
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The SELF requirement is met by completing a Lower Division Area B, C, or D course with a SELF component.
Honors Option
A student may, with the approval of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics, undertake the Honors Program in Mathematics. To complete the Honors Program, a student must complete the following:
- One of the concentrations as described above.
- An additional eight hours of upper division courses in mathematics (not to include MATH 3120 Geometry, Probability, and Statistics for Preservice Elementary Teachers).
- Included in coursework described above, there must be at least one of these upper division sequences in Mathematics:
Course List Code Title Units MATH 3620
& MATH 4620Abstract Algebra I
and Abstract Algebra II8 MATH 3520
& MATH 4520Analysis I
and Analysis II8 MATH 2540
& MATH 4500Ordinary Differential Equations
and Partial Differential Equations8 MATH 3200
& MATH 4200Probability Theory
and Mathematical Statistics8 - MATH 4850 Senior Honors Thesis, and presentation of an Honors thesis to the Department of Mathematics.