ECE Math & Science Electives

PSU's Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a number of upper division courses for students in its mathematics education program. These courses focus on the teaching of mathematics in the K-12 system and are well suited to students seeking a teaching certificate. They are not, however, appropriate for use as upper division mathematics electives for students majoring in computer engineering.

This list is not inclusive. If you are in doubt about the acceptability of a particular Math or Science class, you should check with the ECE Undergraduate Advisor BEFORE taking the class.

Mth 481/581 Probability for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 482/582 Statistics for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 483/583 Topics in Geometry for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 484/584 Topics in Algebra for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 485/585 Topics in Analysis for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 486/586 Topics in History of Mathematics
Mth 488/588 Computing Technology for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 490/590 Computing in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 491/591 Experimental Probability and Statistics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 492/592 Problem Solving for Middle School Teachers
Mth 493/593 Geometry for Middle School Teachers
Mth 494/594 Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle School Teachers
Mth 495/595 Historical Topics in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 496/596 Concepts of Calculus for Middle School Teachers

Contrary to the PSU bulletin statement that "any upper-division course offered by the Department of Mathematics or Physics is an acceptable upper division elective," students may not use the courses listed above to meet the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering. These courses do not provide the advanced understanding of the concepts and uses of mathematics required by computer engineers in working practice and thus their us would violate the intent and spirit of the program requirements.