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New York City College of Technology, CUNY
CURRICULUM MODIFICATION PROPOSAL
 Please refer to the Curriculum Modification Guide before submitting a proposal.
Title of Proposal
Date
Modification to the Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics Education.
2/23/13
Department Chairperson / Coordinator
Department/Program
Henry Africk
Mathematics
Brief Description
The Mathematics Department proposes to modify the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education. The
proposal includes degree requirement changes, and minor changes to several courses.
Indicate the specific change or changes desired.
MAJOR:
MINOR:
__new course(s)
__change in course number and/or title
__experimental courses
__change in course description
__Continuing Education courses for credit
_Xchange in sequence of courses
__addition or elimination of programs or
certificates
__change in prerequisites or corequisites for
inividual course
__changes in entrance requirements for
matriculation or admission to a specific
degree program
__substitution of one course for another of similar
hours and credits
_Xsubstitution of required course(s) for the degree
__a change which would affect the
educational objective of a department and/or
of the college
_Xcourse(s) withdrawn or reinstated
Supporting Documents Checklist:
MAJOR:
MINOR:
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Complete description of MAJOR modifications
and rationale
All course proposals (see Course Proposal
Document Checklist)
Catalog course description specifying hours
and credits for lecture and labs, prerequisites
and/or corequisites
Relevant minutes from department meetings
Completed Curriculum Modification Questions
Documentation of needs assessment
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Description of MINOR modifications and rationale
Department minutes with record of the approval
Memo or email from the Dean approving the change
Evidence of consultation with all affected departments
Completed Curriculum Modification Questions
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Documentation of student views
Documentation of Advisory Commission views
(if applicable).
Evidence of consultation with all affected
departments
Projected headcounts (fall/spring and
day/evening) for each new or modified course.
Memo or email from the academic dean to the
Curriculum Committee chairperson with a
recommendation for or against adopting the
proposed change(s) and reasons for the
recommendation.
Completed Library Resources and Information
Literacy Form
A memorandum from the VP for Finance and
Administration with written comments regarding
additional and/or new facilities, renovations or
construction (if applicable).
Comparative charts, specifying differences in
class hours, lab hours and credits, including
course titles and codes.
Documentation indicating core curriculum
requirements have been met for New
Programs/Options or Program Changes. (if
applicable)
Plan and process for evaluation of Curricular
Experiments (if applicable)
Established time limit for Curricular
Experiments (if applicable)
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Submitted by
Email this form along with all supporting documents to the
Chair of the College Council Curriculum Committee.
 Prof. Andrew Douglas adouglas2@gc,cuny.edu
Andrew Douglas
CURRICULUM MODIFICATION Questions:
For all Curriculum Modifications
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Has the department approved the modification and recorded the approval in the minutes? Y
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Has the department consulted with the academic dean? Y
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Has documentation of consultation with affected areas been received?Y
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Have potential staff space and budget impacts been addressed? NA
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Have all legal issues and/or restrictions been addressed? NA
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Is renovation or new construction required? N
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Does new space need to be made available? N
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If applicable, has the VP for Finance and Administration submitted written comments regarding additional and/or new
facilities, renovations or construction? NA
For New Programs or Program Changes
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Based on the Core Curriculum Checklist, have core curriculum requirements been met? Yes
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Mathematics Department Minutes
From: Ariane Masuda <amasuda@citytech.cuny.edu>
To: Andrew Douglas ADouglas@citytech.cuny.edu
Date: Sunday, March 31, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
The Mathematics Education proposal to adjust its degree requirements passed unanimously in the
Department of Mathematics meeting on March 7, 2013.
Best regards,
Ariane Masuda
Secretary of the Department of Mathematics Meetings
Evidence of Consultation with Affective Departments: Architectural Technology
From: andrew douglas <afdouglas@gmail.com>
To: Shelley Smith <ssmith@citytech.cuny.edu>
Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Dear Shelley,
The mathematics education program would like to change the architecture course that are included as electives in
our program. We currently offer ARCH 1111, 1211, and 1250. In place of these courses we would like to include
ARCH 2480, ARCH 3522, ARCH 3551, ARCH 3640, and ARCH 4880.
I've attached our full proposal to this email.
Best regards, Andrew
Attachment math_ed_gen_ed_2_23_13.docx
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From: Shelley E Smith <ssmith@citytech.cuny.edu>
To: andrew douglas <afdouglas@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Hi Andrew,
So sorry not to have gotten back to you. These are fine with us; we will support whatever you wish to use, but I would
be interested to know your criteria. Aside from 2480, none of the others have math content. 3522 requires a lower
level art or architectural history as a prerequisite and is accepted in the Pathways flexible core. You've listed 3640
twice; was there a 5th course intended? 1130 and 1250 would be particularly good for understanding some very
basics of construction, construction drawing and site planning, much of which does rely on the math applications. On
the other hand, your choices are good if you are looking for upper level courses that could serve as a non-specialist's
introduction to the field.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
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Shelley
Evidence of Consultation with Affective Departments: Computer Engineering
Technology
andrew douglas <afdouglas@gmail.com>
To: Aparicio Carranza <acarranza@citytech.cuny.edu>
Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Dear Aparicio,
The mathematics education program is proposing to add CET courses as electives to our program. In particular, we
propose to add CET 3510, CET 3525, CET 3550, CET 3625, CET 3640, CET 3910, and CET4773 as electives.
I've attached our full proposal.
Best regards,
Andrew Douglas
math_ed_gen_ed_2_23_13.docx
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Aparicio Carranza <ACarranza@citytech.cuny.edu>
To: afdouglas@gmail.com
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Dear Andrew,
Here is my comment to your proposal:
(i) CET3510, CET3525, CET3625, CET3640 and CET4773 - as selected by your department are very good selections.
(ii) You should not include the following: - CET3550, this class has not been offered for a long time - it is
inactive. - CET3910, very similar situation as of CET3550 and there are no plans that we will offer it.
(iii) I will strongly recommend to include CET4705 and CET4805 (a one year sequence in which the current content
is digital subsystem design). These 2 courses are offered evey semeseter and for the past 3 summers we have been
offering these 2 courses (summer session I -> CET4705 and summer session II -> CET4805) with a maximum
number of students.
(iv) If you need more information about the selected courses or want to discuss about additional courses at our
department please let me know.
Thank you
Aparicio Carranza, PhD
Associate Professor & Chair Computer Engineering Technology
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andrew douglas <afdouglas@gmail.com>
To: Aparicio Carranza <ACarranza@citytech.cuny.edu>
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Dear Aparicio,
Thank you very much for your assistance. We will adjust our proposal according to your suggestion. We will now list
CET 3510, CET 3525, CET 3625, CET 3640, CET 4705, CET4773, CET 4805 as electives in our program.
Thank you,
Andrew
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Correspondence with Dean Karl Botchway
From: Karl Botchway <kbotchway@citytech.cuny.edu>
To: afdouglas@gmail.com
Date: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Dear Prof. Douglas:
Many thanks for your e-mail. I am writing to convey my support for the recent changes and modification
of courses to the degree requirements for the BSc in Mathematics Education. These changes will
strengthen the program and accommodate the new general education requirements of the College.
Best Wishes,
Karl Botchway
Karl Botchway, PhD
Interim Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
New York City College of Technology
The City University of New York
Namm 805, 300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718.260.5008
E-mail: Kbotchway@CityTech.Cuny.Edu
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Chancellor’s Report Forms
I.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MAT
Courses Number: 2070
Course Title: Introduction to Proofs and Logic
From
Course MAT 2070
Number
Class
3
Hour
Credits 3
To
Course MAT 2071
Number
Class
4
Hour
Credits 4
Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires 4 classroom hours. Three classroom
hours are not sufficient.
II.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MAT
Courses Number: 3020
Course Title: Number Theory
From
Course
Number
Prerequisites
Class Hour
Credits
To
Course
Number
Prerequisites
Class Hour
Credits
MAT 3020
MAT 2070
3
3
MAT 3021
MAT 2070 or MAT 2071
4
4
Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires 4 classroom hours. Three classroom
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hours are not sufficient.
III.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MAT
Courses Number: 3050
Course Title: Geometry I
From
Class Hour
3
Credits
3
Prerequisites MAT 2070
To
Class Hour
4
Credits
4
Prerequisites MAT 2070 or MAT 2071
Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires 4 classroom hours. Three classroom
hours are not sufficient.
IV.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MAT
Courses Number: 3080
Course Title: Modern Algebra
From
Class Hour
3
Credits
3
Prerequisites MAT 2580, MAT 2070
To
Class Hour
4
Credits
4
Prerequisites MAT 2580; and MAT 2070 or
MAT 2071
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Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires 4 classroom hours. Three classroom
hours are not sufficient.
V.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MAT
Courses Number: 4030
Course Title: History of Mathematics
From
Class Hour
3
Credits
3
Prerequisites MAT 2070, MAT 3020
To
Class Hour
4
Credits
4
Prerequisites MAT 2070 or MAT 2071; and
MAT 3020 or MAT 3021
Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires 4 classroom hours. Three classroom
hours are not sufficient.
VI.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
Courses Number: 1020
Course Title: Teaching and Learning Strategies for Mathematics Teachers
From
Course MEDU 1020
Number
Class
1
Hour
Credits 2
To
Course MEDU 1021
Number
Class
2
Hour
Credits 3
Rationale: Covering the course syllabus requires an extra classroom hour.
VII.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
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Courses Number: 2010
Course Title: Pedagogy of Mathematics Applications and Technology
From
Prerequisites MAT 1475, MEDU 1020
To
Prerequisites MAT 1475; and MEDU 1020
or MEDU 1021
Rationale: To accommodate changes in the prerequisites.
VIII.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
Courses Number: 3010
Course Title: Methods of Teaching Middle School Mathematics
From
Course MEDU 3010
Number
Credits 3
To
Course MEDU 3011
Number
Credits 4
Rationale: Assessment and evaluation will be covered in greater depth. As such, this
course incorporates material from MEDU 3030.
IX.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
Courses Number: 3020
Course Title: Methods of Teaching High School Mathematics
From
Credits
3
Pre or
MEDU 3010
Corequisite
To
Credits
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4
MEDU 3010 or MEDU 3011
12U Math Ed. Degree Requirement Changes 5/4/13
Rationale: Assessment and evaluation will be covered in greater depth. As such, this
course incorporates material from MEDU 3030.
X.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
Courses Number: 4010
Course Title: Supervised Student Teaching in Middle School Mathematics
From
Credits
4
Prerequisites MEDU 3010 and permission
of dept.
To
Credits
1
Prerequisites MEDU 3010 or MEDU 3011;
and permission of dept.
Rationale: The change is required to accommodate the proposed degree requirement
changes. The course itself is not changing in any way. In particular, there are still
includes 120 hours of student teaching, and a 1 hour seminar per week with a faculty
member.
XI.
Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MEDU
Courses Number: 4020
Course Title: Supervised Student Teaching in High School Mathematics
From
Credits
To
Credits
4
1
Rationale: The change is required to accommodate the proposed degree requirement
changes. The course itself is not changing in any way. In particular, there are still
includes 120 hours of student teaching, and a 1 hour seminar per week with a faculty
member.
XII. The following revisions are proposed for the Mathematics Department
Program: B.S. in Mathematics Education
From:
To:
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Mathematics Courses
Mathematics Courses
MAT 1475 Calculus I 4
MAT 1476L Calculus Laboratory 1
MAT 1575 Calculus II 4
MAT 2070 Introduction to Proofs and Logic 3
MAT 2572 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I 4
MAT 2580 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MAT 2630 Applied Mathematics Technology 3
MAT 2675 Calculus III 4
MAT 3020 Number Theory 3
MAT 3050 Geometry I 3
MAT 3075 Introduction to Real Analysis 4
MAT 3080 Modern Algebra 3
MAT 4030 History of Mathematics 3
MAT 4050 Geometry II 3
MAT 1475 Calculus I 4
MAT 1476L Calculus Laboratory 1
MAT 1575 Calculus II 4
MAT 2071 Introduction to Proofs and Logic 4
MAT 2572 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics I 4
MAT 2580 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MAT 2630 Applied Mathematics TechnologyNumerical Methods 3
MAT 3021 Number Theory 4
MAT 3050 Geometry I 4
MAT 3075 Introduction to Real Analysis 4
MAT 3080 Modern Algebra 4
MAT 4030 History of Mathematics 4
MAT 4050 Geometry II 3
Subtotal 45
Subtotal 46
Mathematics Education Courses
Mathematics Education Courses
MEDU 1010 Foundations of Mathematics Education 3
MEDU 1020 Teaching and Learning Strategies for
Mathematics Teachers 2
MEDU 2010 Pedagogy of Mathematics Applications
and Technology 2
MEDU 2901 Peer Leader Training in Mathematics 1
MEDU 3010 Methods of Teaching Middle School
Math. 3
MEDU 3020 Methods of Teaching Secondary School
Math. 3
MEDU 3030 Assessment Techniques in Mathematics
2
MEDU 4010 Supervised Student Teaching and
Seminar In Middle School Mathematics 4
MEDU 4020 Supervised Student Teaching and
Seminar In Secondary School Mathematics 4
EDU 2455 Methods and Materials for Special Needs
Students 3
EDU 4600 Professional Development Seminar 2
MEDU 1010 Foundations of Mathematics
Education 3
MEDU 1021 Teaching and Learning Strategies
for Mathematics Teachers 3
MEDU 2010 Pedagogy of Mathematics
Applications and Technology 2
MEDU 3011 Methods of Teaching Middle
School Math. 4
MEDU 3020 Methods of Teaching Secondary
School Math. 4
MEDU 4010 Supervised Student Teaching and
Seminar In Middle School Mathematics 1
MEDU 4020 Supervised Student Teaching and
Seminar In Secondary School Mathematics 1
EDU 2455 Methods and Materials for Special
Needs Students 3
EDU 4600 Professional Development Seminar 2
Subtotal 23
Subtotal 29
Additional Required Courses
Additional Required Courses
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
ENG 1121 English Composition II 3
SPE 1330 Effective Speaking 3
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 2501 Child and Adolescent Development
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
ENG 1121 English Composition II 3
SPE 1330 Effective Speaking 3
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
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PSY 2501 Child and Adolescent Development
or
EDU 2610 Child and Adolescent Development 3
PSY 3502 Human Learning and Instruction
or
EDU 3610 Human Learning and Instruction 3
LIT Any 2000-level literature: AFR, ENG or PRS 3
LAP literature/aesthetics/philosophy 3
Foreign Language Requirement 0-3
or
EDU 2610 Child and Adolescent Development 3
PSY 3502 Human Learning and Instruction
or
EDU 3610 Human Learning and Instruction 3
Foreign Language Requirement 0-3
(Note: If no foreign language course is required,
a World Cultures/Global Issues course will be
taken)
Subtotal 27-30
Interdisciplinary 3
US Experience in its Diversity 3
Creative Expression 3
One additional Flexible Core Course 3
ELECTIVES
Science Electives
PHYS 1441 Physics 1.3 5
and
PHYS 1442 Physics 2.3 5
or
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
and
CHEM 1210 Chemistry II 4
Subtotal 33
ELECTIVES
Science Electives
Subtotal 8-10
Applications of Mathematics Electives
Select 6-11 credits from among the following to
make 120 credits. Courses should be chosen
from at least two areas.
ARCH1111 Foundations I 3
ARCH 1211 Foundations II 2
ARCH 1250 Site Planning 2
PHYS 1441 Physics 1.3 5
and
PHYS 1442 Physics 2.3 5;
or
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
and
CHEM 1210 Chemistry II 4;
or
BIO 1101 Biology I 4
and
BIO 1201 Biology II
Subtotal 8-10
CST 1101 Intro Programming 3
CST 2403 Introductory C++ Programming I 3
CST 3503 C++ Programming II 3
Applications of Mathematics Electives
MAT 2680 Differential Equations 3
MAT 3770 Mathematical Modeling I – Optimization 3
MAT 4880 Mathematical Modeling II 3
MAT 3672 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 4
PHYS 2443 Physics 3.3 4
PHYS 2605 Introduction to Laser Physics and
Photonics 4
PHYS 1117 Astronomy I 4
Students select up to 10 credits from
among the following:
ARCH 2480 Principles of Stability in Structures 3
ARCH 3522 A History of New York City Architecture 3
ARCH 3551 Sustainability: History and Practice 3
ARCH 3640 Historic Preservation Theory and Practice 3
ARCH 4880 Survey of Structural Systems and Building
Infrastructure 3
CST 1101 Intro Programming 3
CST 2403 Introductory C++ Programming I 3
CST 3503 C++ Programming II 3
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EET 1102 Techniques of Electrical Technology 2
EET 1122 Circuit Analysis I 4
EET 1222 Circuit Analysis II 5
Subtotal 6-11
MAT 2675 Calculus III 4
MAT 2680 Differential Equations 3
MAT 3770 Mathematical Modeling I – Optimization 3
MAT 4880 Mathematical Modeling II 3
MAT 3672 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE 120
MEDU 2901 Peer Leader Training in Mathematics 1
PHYS 2443 Physics 3.3 4
PHYS 2605 Introduction to Laser Physics and Photonics
4
PHYS 1117 Astronomy I 4
EET 1102 Techniques of Electrical Technology 2
EET 1122 Circuit Analysis I 4
EET 1222 Circuit Analysis II 5
CET 3510 Microcomputer Systems Technology 4
CET 3525 Electrical Networks 4
CET 3625 Applied Analysis Laboratory 1
CET 3640 Software For Computer Control 3
CET 4705 Component and Subsystem Design I 2
CET 4773 Microcomputer Interfacing 4
CET 4805 Component and Subsystem Design II 2
Subtotal: 8-10
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE
120
Rationale: The changes in the degree requirements for the BSc in Mathematics
Education are being made to accommodate the new general education requirements of
the College, and modifications to courses within the program. The course title of MAT
2630 was also corrected.
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