Teacher Education Minor in Computer Science
Students taking this minor will be enrolled in one of the teacher
education programs, and will meet the general education requirements
of that program.
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | C S 125--Introduction to Computer Science |
| 2 | C S 173--Discrete Mathematics |
| 1 | C S 223--Computer Programming Laboratory |
| 4 | C S 225--Data Structures |
| 3 | One 200-level course, choose from: |
| C S 231--Computer Architecture, I | |
| C S 257--Numerical Methods | |
| C S 273--Introduction to Theory of Computation | |
| 6 | Two additional 200- or 300-level courses, to be selected in consultation with the director of undergraduate programs in the computer science department |
| 19 see footnote 1 | Total* |
*Completion of this minor does not result in certification to teach computer science in the state of Illinois. However, students who complete this minor will be eligible to teach computer science in the public schools upon satisfaction of additional requirements. For additional information about certification, contact the certification officer of the Council on Teacher Education.
Footnotes: 1. Students will need 32 hours of computer science to be certified in this area.
Teacher Education Minor in Mathematics
For students in teacher education curricula other than mathematics
who wish to be qualified to teach mathematics at the high school or
middle school level.
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS TO TEACH MATHEMATICS IN -- GRADES 9-12 |
|---|---|
| 8 | Math 120--Calculus and Analytic Geometry, I; and MATH 130--Calculus and Analytic Geometry, II; or equivalent |
| 3 min | Methods courses in the teaching of mathematics |
| 2 | C & I 101--M--Introduction to the Teaching of Secondary School Subjects |
| 1 | C & I 219--Field Experience in Secondary Teaching |
| 14 | At least 14 hours of work chosen as follows: |
| MATH 242--Calculus of Several Variables | |
| MATH 302--Topics on Geometry | |
| 8 min Courses from at least two areas other than applied mathematics and geometry, to be chosen from the following list: | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE: | |
| C S 101--Introduction to Computing for Application to Engineering and Physical Science, and C S 110--Programming Laboratory | |
| C S 105--Introduction to Computing with Application to Business and Commerce | |
| LINEAR ALGEBRA: | |
| MATH 125--Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications | |
| MATH 225--Introductory Matrix Theory | |
| MATH 315--Linear Transformations and Matrices | |
| MATH 383--Linear Programming | |
| MODERN ALGEBRA: | |
| MATH 313--Combinatorial Mathematics | |
| MATH 317--Introduction to Abstract Algebra | |
| MATH 353--Elementary Theory of Numbers | |
| ADVANCED ASPECTS OF EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY: | |
| MATH 303--Advanced Aspects of Euclidean Geometry | |
| APPLIED MATHEMATICS: | |
| MATH 247--Fundamental Mathematics | |
| MATH 285--Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions | |
| MATH 341--Differential Equations | |
| MATH 344--Elementary Real Analysis | |
| MATH 346--Complex Variables and Applications | |
| PROBABILITY-STATISTICS: | |
| STAT 210/ MATH 263-- | |
| STAT 310/ MATH 363--Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Probability, I | |
| HISTORY OF CALCULUS: | |
| MATH 306--History of Calculus | |
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS TO TEACH MATHEMATICS IN -- GRADES 6-8* |
| 3 | C & I 330-M--Principles in Mathematics Education -- (section M) |
| 15 min | Work from at least four of the following areas: |
| MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS: | |
| MATH 200--Computers for Elementary Teachers | |
| MATH 201--Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | |
| CALCULUS: | |
| MATH 120--Calculus and Analytic Geometry, I | |
| MATH 130--Calculus and Analytic Geometry, II | |
| MODERN ALGEBRA: | |
| MATH 313--Combinatorial Mathematics | |
| MATH 317--Introduction to Abstract Algebra | |
| MATH 353--Elementary Theory of Numbers | |
| TOPICS ON GEOMETRY: | |
| MATH 302--Topics in Geometry | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE: | |
| C S 101--Introduction to Computing for Application to Engineering and Physical Science, and C S 110--Programming Laboratory, or equivalent | |
| PROBABILITY-STATISTICS: | |
| STAT 100/ MATH 161--Statistics | |
| STAT 210/ MATH 263-- | |
| STAT 310/ MATH 363--Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Probability, I | |
| HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS: | |
| MATH 306--History of Calculus | |
*Students are advised that additional course work may be necessary to teach in grades six through eight after June 30, 1996. Consult the certification officer in 110 Education Building for additional information.
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