Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (8th - 12th Grade Teacher... 2014 - 2015 Catalog The University of Texas at Brownsville

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (8th - 12th Grade Teacher Certification)
2014 - 2015 Catalog
The University of Texas at Brownsville
This document provides a list of the UTB courses required for the major and their equivalent UTRGV courses.
A significant number of courses have changed their course prefix, number, and title.
For any additional information, please visit the Academic Advising Center.
UTB Courses
Course Equivalents at UTRGV
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR
020 – Mathematics*
MATH 2413 Calculus I
090 – Institutionally Designated Option (‡)
SPCH 1315 Applied Communication is strongly recommended.
Minimum grade of B or better is required for admission into the Teacher
Education program.
A – GENERAL EDUCATION CORE – 42 HOURS
B – MAJOR REQUIREMENTS***
1 – Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility – 18 hours (†, £)
EDCI 1101
Step 1: Inquiring Approaches to Teaching (†, £)
EDCI 1102
Step 2: Inquiring Based Lesson Design (†, £)
EDCI 3350
Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (†, £)
EDCI 3355
Classroom Interactions (†, £)
EDCI 3360
Project Based Instruction (†, £)
EDCI 4650
Apprentice Teaching 6-12 (†, £)
EDCI 4170
Apprentice Teaching Seminar(†, £)
2 – Core Courses for the Major – 29 hours
MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
MATH 3331 Geometry I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2415 Calculus III
MATH 3306 Foundation of Analysis
MATH 3321 Algebra I
MATH 3349 Differential Equations
MATH 3381 Statistics
3 – Teaching Concentration – 9 hours
MATH 2303 Functions and Modeling
MATH 3307 Perspectives on Mathematics and Science - UTeach
BIOL 3304
Research Methods - UTeach
4 – Math Electives – 15 hours
5 – Literacy – 3 hours (£)
EDLI 4351
Content Area Literacy
6 – Electives – 4 hours
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR GRADUATION – 120
TOTAL ADVANCED HOURS (minimum) – 36
MATH 2413 Calculus I
COMM 1315 Public Speaking
42 hours of General Education Core
UTCH 1101
UTCH 1102
UTCH 3301
UTCH 3302
UTCH 3303
UTCH 4601
UTCH 4101
Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
Classroom Interactions
Project-Based Instruction
Apprentice Teaching
Apprentice Teaching Seminar
MATH 2305
MATH 2318
MATH 3352
MATH 2414
MATH 2415
MATH 3350
MATH 3363
MATH 3341
MATH 3331
Discrete Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Modern Geometry I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Introduction to Mathematical Proof
Modern Algebra I
Differential Equations
Applied Statistics I
MATE 3321 Functions and Modeling
MATE 3317 Perspectives in Mathematics and Science
BIOL 4392 Research Methods in the Science and Mathematics Classroom (UTeach)
15 hours of Mathematics (MATH) Electives
READ 4305 Content Area Literacy
4 hours of Electives
Rev. Date: 3/30/15
Publication Date: 3/1/15
Admission requirements to this program: MATH-2414 with “C” or better grade and UTCH 1101 with a “C” or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
† Grade of “C” or better is required for graduation.
‡ Grade of “B” or better is required for graduation.
* Grade of “C” or better is required for a MATH course used to fulfill the General Education Core requirement (MATH-1314 College Algebra or higher).
£ Maintain a minimum of 2.50 GPA with a grade no lower than a C.
Student must meet all Program Admission Requirements/Student Teaching Requirements. Contact UTeach program for further information.
** *Prior to graduation a student must take Major Field Test in Mathematics.