Math/Science/Technology

Undergraduate Program

 

The Math/Science/Technology (M/S/T) major provides an appealing, innovative academic experience where the importance of understanding math and science is set within an authentic context, which we call technology (Engineering/Design). Technology is a field of study that focuses on the work of design and engineering professionals who, through entrepreneurship, help create the designed world. We view “technology” as a discipline which involves a unique form of thinking and doing.

This interdisciplinary major integrates formal study in mathematics, science, and technology and consists of a common “core” with a “specialization” in one of the M/S/T disciplines. Students selecting a technology specialization will complete 10 units of common core requirements including MAT 127/Calculus A, Math Option, Science Option#1, two other approved science courses, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Education I (or MAT 200 by advisement); TED 460/Integrated M/S/T for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and one M/S/T elective (by advisement).

Specializations

Technology Specialization

The technology specialization consists of a minimum of four additional units with at least three at the 300 level or higher selected from the following courses: ETE 111/Engineering Design, ETE 275/Mechanics & Materials, ETE 281/Analog Circuits and Devices, ETE 341/Environmental & Biotechnical Systems, ETE 361/Architectural and Civil Engineering Design, ETE 371/Mechanical Systems Design, ETE 381/Digital Electronics, and ETE 461/Manufacturing Systems, and ETE 492/Facilities Design and Management, and one approved elective in support of the middle school endorsement.

Mathematics Specialization

Students electing a Mathematics Specialization will complete MAT 127/128 Calculus A/B, three approved science courses, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, TED 460/Integrated STEM for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and two M/S/T approved electives. The mathematics specialization consists of completing any four MAT courses (may include one STA course) numbered above the required courses of MAT127-128. (MAT 200 is a specialization requirement and should be taken before MTT 202)

Biology Specialization

Students electing a Biology Specialization will complete MAT 127/Calculus A and an approved second math course, BIO 185/Themes, CHE 201/202 General Chemistry I/II, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Educators I, TED 460/Integrated STEM for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and one M/S/T approved elective. The biology specialization consists of two of the following three courses: BIO 211/Biology of the Eukaryotic, BIO 221/Ecology and Field Biology, or BIO 231 Genetics and two electives at the 200 level or above. (BIO211/221 or 231 may be used as one upper level elective)

Chemistry Specialization

Students electing a Chemistry Specialization will complete MAT 127/128 Calculus A/B, CHE 201/202 General Chemistry I/II, one approved non-chemistry science course, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Educators I, TED 460/Integrated STEM for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and one M/S/T approved elective. The chemistry specialization consists of CHE 321/322 Organic Chemistry I/II, a chemistry elective at the 300 level or above, and an approved elective supporting middle school endorsement.

Physics Specialization

Students electing a Physics Specialization will complete MAT 127/128 Calculus A/B, PHY 201/202 General Physics I/II, one approved non-physics science course, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Educators I, TED 460/Integrated STEM for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and one M/S/T approved electives. The physics specialization consists of three courses taken from PHY 120/Geology, PHY 161/Astronomy, PHY 171/Meteorology, PHY 311/Electrical Circuits and Electronics, PHY 321/Modern Physics, PHY 306/Math Physics, or an elective at the 300 level or above, and an approved elective supporting middle school endorsement.

 

*All M/S/T electives must be approved by the M/S/T academic program adviser
**ETE 131/Engineering Math counts toward the middle school math endorsement

 

Entrance, Retention, and Graduation Standards

Every major program at the College has set standards for allowing students to remain in that program, to transfer within the College from one program to another, and to graduate from a program. The following are the standards for the M/S/T major. Minimum grades are noted in parentheses:

• Retention in the M/S/T major is based on the following performance standards in these “critical content courses”: 
  • ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+)
  • ELST and DHST—ELE 201/RAL221 (C+)

  ECST—ECE 102/202 (C+)

  SEST—WRI 102/SPE 103/FSP (B)

• Transfer to the M/S/T major from another program within the College is based upon the following performance standards in these “foundation courses”:

• ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+)
• ELST and DHST—ELE 201/RAL221 (C+)

ECST—ECE 102/202 (C+)

SEST—WRI 102/SPE 103/FSP (B).

 

Candidates for a teacher-education certificate must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average to complete their teacher education program successfully. Minimum requirments are as follows: C+ in the following courses: MTT 202, MST 202, ELE/ECE 301, SOM 203, RAL 321/322, ELE/ECE 490, and ELE/ECE 498. They also must meet the state hygiene/physiology requirement and pass the appropriate PRAXIS examination before the New Jersey State Department of Education will issue the appropriate certificate. M/S/T graduates will be able to qualify for a middle school endorsement. Teacher-education candidates will receive a “certificate of eligibility with advanced standing” which requires a candidate to be provisionally certified for his or her first year of teaching. After one year of successful teaching, the candidate is eligible for a permanent certificate. Students should consult with their departmental advisers in planning their academic program. These plans should take into account requirements for the major, general education, professional courses, and state certification.

 

Suggested Course Sequence for ELST

Freshman Year (by advisement)

FSP      First Seminar...................................................................... 1 course unit

MAT    127/Calculus A..................................................................... 1 course unit

TST      161/Creative Design............................................................ 1 course unit

ETE     261/Multimedia Design.......................................................... 1 course unit

Science Option #1 (by advisement)................................................... 1 course unit

Math or Science Option (by advisement)............................................ 1 course unit

MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Education.......... 1 course unit

WRI     102/Academic Writing (if not exempt)*................................... 1 course unit

Total for year 8 course units

*It is recommended that students exempted from this course take another liberal learning course.

Click here for information about sequencing for years two- four.

Schedules for ECST, SEST, and DHST are also available.