MATHS 3020 - Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

The aim of this course is to develop research skills in the mathematical sciences. The student will undertake a research project in one of the areas of research strength of the School of Mathematical Sciences: Mechanics; Operations Research; Pure Mathematics and Statistics. Students will be required to meet weekly with a supervisor and to prepare a written final report and, in addition, give a seminar based on that report.

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Course Details

Course Code	MATHS 3020
Course	Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III
Coordinating Unit	Mathematical Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 1 contact hour per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MATHS 2203
Restrictions	Available to BMaSc(Adv) students only
Assessment	Ongoing assessment 100%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Matthew Roughan

Prof Matthew Roughan
Prof Finnur Lárusson
Dr Barry Cox
Dr Simon Tuke

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

This course is aimed at improving students mathematics and statistics research and problem solving skills. In particular students should gain an improved ability to:

1. Understand how to translate a real-world problem, given in words, into a mathematical formulation.
2. Critically analyse and interpret results.
3. Take the next step to advance their own ideas.
4. Formulate a rigorous mathematical argument.
5. Communicate mathematical or statistical ideas, concepts, and results both orally and in writing.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,3,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

All resources will be provided by the relevant lecturer.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Initial lecture.

Weekly group meetings with the relevant lecturer.

Final group presentations.

Students will also be expected to attend the Communications Skills III workshops/lecture (as timetabled) but will not be expected to participate in CS III assessment.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Weekly meetings (inc. initial lecture): 12 hours

Assignments and preparation for weekly meetings: 42

Preparation for oral presentation: 24 hours

Project: 78 hours

Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

The course is based on projects, which will be announced closer to the beginning of the course.

Small Group Discovery Experience

This course is almost entirely based around small-group discovery.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Final report 50%
Ongoing written reporting 25%
Short oral presentations 15%
Participation in group meetings and group work 10%

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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