MTH2132

The nature and beauty of mathematics ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Burkhard Polster

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: As for MTH1122.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will have an appreciation of the beauty and the power of mathematics; understand the fundamental concepts of number theory and geometry; appreciate the notion of proof in mathematics and be able to carry out basic proofs; appreciate the historical interplay between mathematics and attempts to understand the physical world; know of some of the great unsolved problems in modern mathematics; be able to impress their friends at parties.

Assessment: As for MTH1122. Second-year students will be expected to exhibit a higher level of knowledge in this unit.

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites: None, but science students should seek course advice before enrolling in this subject

Prohibitions: MTH1122