Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

mathematics education
campus: Joondalup
Designed for students wishing to become Secondary
Mathematics Teachers. This major equips students with the skills
and knowledge to teach years 7 to 12 mathematics as well as
another learning area in a minor field of study. Emphasis is given
to inquiry-based tasks, co-operative group work, and whole class
discussions, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in
secondary mathematics.
Special Admission Requirements: Equivalency to Western
Australia Certificate of Education Mathematics (3C/3D) or
Mathematics: Specialist (3A/3B).
The Mathematics Education Major consists of 12 units /
180 credit points.
Major content Study units Credit Points
MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics* 15
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
MAT1184 Problem Solving and Modelling 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1** 15
MAT3488 Biostatistics 15
MAT2438 Optimisation and Networks*** 15
MAT2439 Mathematical Modelling 15
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major
Secondary Specialisation 15
Select one unit from the following list:
MAT3486 Multivariate Calculus 15
MAT2440 Time Series Forecasting 15
curriculum Major units
MSE2101 Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics 15
MSE2102 Planning and Assessment in Secondary
Mathematics 15
* In Semester 1, MAT1137 may be replaced by MAT1236 with the
permission of the course coordinator.
** In Semester 3, MAT1236 may be replaced by MAT2438 with the
permission of the course coordinator.
*** In Semester 5, MAT2438 may be replaced by MAT2437 with the
permission of the course coordinator, provided MAT3486 was completed
in Semester 4.
careers: Secondary Mathematics Teacher.
music education
campus: Mount Lawley
Folio/Audition/Interview: Yes
This major prepares students to teach music in secondary
schools, and allows graduates to work as specialist kindergarten
to year 6 Music Teachers. The focus of the major is classroom
music teaching. Students also have the option to complete a
minor in Instrumental music teaching and conducting/ensemble
direction. Students can also undertake electives in primary and
early childhood music teaching.
The major is offered in conjunction with the Western
Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and students
undertaking this major opt to specialise in either classical, jazz or
contemporary music.
Special Admission Requirements: Audition, practical test on the
applicant’s chosen instrument, and short oral/theory test.
The Music Education Major consists of 13 units /
195 credit points.
Major content Study units
Select one unit from the following list:
Credit Points
MUS1116 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 1 15
MUS1128 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 1 15
MUS1121 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music
Performance 1 15
Select one unit from the following list:
MUS1106 Music Techniques 1 15
MUS1126 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 1 15
Select one unit from the following list:
MUS1111 Music History and Culture: Classical Overview 15
MUS1210 Music History and Culture: Jazz History I 15
MUS1123 Music History and Culture:
Contemporary Overview 15
Select one unit from the following list:
MUS1217 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 2 15
MUS1229 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 2 15
MUS1122 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music
Performance 2 15
Select one unit from the following list:
MUS1207 Music Techniques 2 15
MUS1227 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 2 15
129
teACher eduCAtion