MATH4103
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an in depth study of a topic in mathematics at an advanced level. The topic is individually chosen to suit the student's background and aspirations, and will be offered either as a lecture course or as a reading course under the direction of a member of the academic staff.Each student's topic must be approved by the Honours program convenor.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the content and context of an advanced mathematical topic;
2. Apply advanced mathematical problem solving skills
3. Use sophisticated mathematical communication skills in the presentation of mathematical arguments.
Content
In this course students will be required to complete a single topic of study drawn from an area of mathematics such as:
- algebra, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics, experimental and computational mathematics, functional analysis, geometry, mathematical modelling, mathematical physics, nonlinear analysis, number theory, operations research, optimisation and topology.
The topics on offer in any given year will be determined by staff availability and student interest. A topic will only be offered once in any calendar year.
Assumed knowledge
A strong background in 3000/4000 level courses relevant to the topic.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignments
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Instruction will be by either lecture or individual supervision of a reading course.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Instruction will be by either lecture or individual supervision of a reading course.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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