Faculty and staff offices in Mathematical Sciences are equipped with Pentium II or III workstations, and all Teaching Assistant offices are equipped with Pentium III workstations running current versions of Linux. These machines are connected via ethernet to the campus network, giving Faculty and students access to all of the software tools and machines on campus for research and educational use. Real-world experience integrates the core concepts of science with the subtleties of pedagogy which spring from allowing students to construct their own knowledge. Building on a strong foundation in ecology, geology and technology, students can follow their specific interests in a variety of related fields. The principles of hands-on inquiry and teacher as researcher transfer directly into the classroom.
Field trips play an integral part in the learning experience.
The program culminates with a capstone seminar and completion of a full-scale research project. The rest of the program is individually designed by you, in consultation with your adviser, to meet particular personal interests and professional needs.