MTH1000 - Special topics in mathematics level one

Leader: Dr Rosemary Mardling (School of Mathematical Sciences)

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

A mathematical project chosen from a range of areas of mathematics and statistics, including astrophysics, dynamics, chaos, computing algorithm design, number theory, logic and meteorology.

Objectives

The objective of this unit is to allow students to undertake the equivalent of six points of first year studies in the form of independent reading.

Assessment

Project report: 80%
Progress reports: 20%

Prerequisites

enrolment in the Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) or by permission of the head of School.