FACULTY OF SCIENCE

FIVE-YEAR BSc HONORS MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AND BACHELOR IN EDUCATION Concurrent Degree Program

This program is designed to prepare students to teach at the intermediate-senior level (grades 7-12) only. Entry into this program begins after completion of first year, and may be limited. The program may be cancelled in a given year if enrolment targets are not met. Students who wish to transfer into this program after completion of second year of a different program must consult with the Chair of the Pre-Service Program in the Faculty of Education and a representative for the program from the Faculty of Science. See the website for this program to find the name of the current representative.

Students wishing to enrol in this program must choose sufficient courses in a second subject which would qualify as their "second teachable" subject. The minimum number of such courses is usually three; to find out exactly how many courses are necessary in that subject, please contact the Academic Counsellor in the Pre-Service Office in the Faculty of Education or consult the website of the Faculty of Education http://www.math.uwo.ca/undergrad/concmathanded.html.

Admission Requirements

A complete first year program, with an average of at least 70%, in which three courses must be designated as principal courses, including Calculus 050a/b, Calculus 051a/b, Linear Algebra 040a/b, and Statistical Sciences 023a/b.

Another course in a second teachable subject is strongly recommended. (NOTE: Physics or Computer Science are recommended as appropriate second teachable subjects).

Computer Science 025a or 026a/b, plus 027a/b are strongly recommended.

One course from the Faculty of Arts or Social Science is also required. (English 020E or Sociology 020 is recommended.)

NOTE: A minimum of three full course equivalents in a second teachable subject must be completed before the beginning of fourth year.

Second Year

Principal Courses

Calculus 250a/b and 251a/b, Statistical Sciences 257a, and Applied Mathematics 213b or Mathematics 203b

Differential Equations 215a and Applied Mathematics 261b

Full course equivalent in the Second Teachable subject.

Subsidiary Course

A second full course equivalent in the Second Teachable subject.

Practicum consisting of one day per week for one term of the University academic year (credit to be given as half of Mathematics Education 101y in Fifth Year).

Third Year

Principal Courses

Statistical Sciences 260b and one of Statistical Sciences 357a or 325a/b

Two half courses in Mathematical Sciences chosen from Sets 1, 2, and 3, listed below^*

Education 162 - Teaching and Learning Theory of Mathematics (full course)

Subsidiary Courses

Full course equivalent in the Second Teachable subject or option

A senior essay course (Education 200E is strongly recommended)

Practicum consisting of one day per week for one term of the University academic year (credit to be given as half of Mathematics Education 101y in Fifth Year).

Fourth Year

Principal Courses

Mathematics 208a

Two half courses in Mathematical Sciences chosen from Sets 1, 2, and 3, listed below^*

Teaching and Learning Theory of the Second Teachable subject (full course)

Foundations of Education (Social Foundations .75; Psychological Foundations .25)

Education courses (Educating Exceptional Children .25; Additional education electives .75. NOTE: Students intended to teach in Roman Catholic schools should include the Religious Education elective)