This course provides hands-on experiences through which students learn the basics of engineering. Topics include the engineering design process, reverse engineering, and engineering fields/professions. The course focuses on the engineering strand of the K-6 Minnesota State Science Standards.
Prerequisites:
none
Elementary education teacher candidates will study the technology skills needed in order to become effective STEM teachers.
Prerequisites:
none
This course provides students with familiarity in regard to emerging topics of importance in elementary STEM education.
Prerequisites:
none
In this pedagogy course, elementary teachers will learn to integrate the four disciplines of STEM; science, technology, engineering, and math.
Prerequisites:
none
Field experience focusing on the struggling reader and instruction in an integrated approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Prerequisites:
none
Major Restricted Electives
Mathematics - Choose 4 Credit(s).
Concepts of algebra (real numbers, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions), equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, conic sections, sequences and series, probability, and binomial theorem.
Prerequisites:
Satisfy Placement Table in this section, or MATH 098 with grade of P.
Goal Areas:
GE-04
An introduction to statistical concepts and methods that is applicable to all disciplines. Topics include descriptive measures of data, probability and probability distributions, statistical inference, tests of hypotheses, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression, and analysis of variance. The use of statistical software will be emphasized. Prereq: ACT Math sub-score of 19 or higher, successful completion of MATH 098 or appropriate placement scores (see Placement Information under Statistics) Fall, Spring, Summer GE-4
Prerequisites:
Satisfy Placement Table in this section, or MATH 098 with grade of P.
Goal Areas:
GE-02, GE-04
Major Unrestricted Electives
Choose 6 credits from two different areas in Science, including Biology, Geology, and/or Physics.
4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual 4-Year plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan. * Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.
First Year
Fall - 4 Credits
Concepts of algebra (real numbers, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions), equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, conic sections, sequences and series, probability, and binomial theorem.
Prerequisites:
Satisfy Placement Table in this section, or MATH 098 with grade of P.
Goal Areas:
GE-04
Spring - 3 Credits
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and flooding are three examples of naturally recurring events on the Earth that ultimately influence all of our lives. This course introduces the physical features and processes of the Earth that control these events. The course has a laboratory component.
Prerequisites:
none
Second Year
Fall - 4 Credits
Introductory course designed for students not majoring in science. Focuses on basic biological principles with special emphasis on the human species. Includes scientific problem solving, biodiversity, human and social aspects of biology, ecology, cellular processes and organ function, human reproduction, pre-natal development, and heredity. Lecture, laboratory, and small group discussions.
Prerequisites:
none
Goal Areas:
GE-03, GE-08
Third Year
Fall - 2 Credits
This course provides hands-on experiences through which students learn the basics of engineering. Topics include the engineering design process, reverse engineering, and engineering fields/professions. The course focuses on the engineering strand of the K-6 Minnesota State Science Standards.
Prerequisites:
none
Spring - 4 Credits
Elementary education teacher candidates will study the technology skills needed in order to become effective STEM teachers.
Prerequisites:
none
In this pedagogy course, elementary teachers will learn to integrate the four disciplines of STEM; science, technology, engineering, and math.
Prerequisites:
none
Fourth Year
Fall - 5 Credits
This course provides students with familiarity in regard to emerging topics of importance in elementary STEM education.
Prerequisites:
none
Field experience focusing on the struggling reader and instruction in an integrated approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
