Victor E. Tiger
Fort Hays State University

Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences

Proposed Curriculum
Senate Bill 139 established the basic requirements for the for the mathematics and science curriculum. With collaboration from relevant academic departments and feedback from high school administrators, FHSU submitted the following curriculum and course sequencing with its proposal. As part of the development process, KAMS will seek additional input and feedback from collaborating school districts and ensure final approval from the Kansas State Department of Education.

Junior Year  

Fall
  Calculus for Mathematicians, Scientists and Engineers I
  Chemistry I, Chemistry Lab I
  Research in the Service of the Community
  English Composition I
  Elective
  Colloquia
TOTAL
  5 credit hours
  5 credit hours
  2 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  0 credit hours
18 credit hours
Spring
  Calculus for Mathemeticians, Scientists and Engineers II
  Chemistry II, Chemistry Lab II
  Elements of Physical Geography
  Research in the Service of the Community
  Elective
  Colloquia
TOTAL
  5 credit hours
  5 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  2 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  0 credit hours
18 credit hours
Senior Year  
Fall
  Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, Physics Lab I
  Principles of Biology, Biology Lab
  Computer Science
  Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  Elective
  Colloquia
  Research Group Work
TOTAL
  5 credit hours
  4 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  0 credit hours
  0 credit hours
18 credit hours
Spring
  Physics for Scientists and Engineers II, Physics Lab II
  Biotechnology, Biotechnology Lab
  English Composition II
  Issues in Leadership: 7 Revolutions
  Elective
  Colloquia
  Research Group Work
TOTAL
  5 credit hours
  4 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  3 credit hours
  0 credit hours
  0 credit hours
18 credit hours