MTH2132 - The nature and beauty of mathematics
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Dr Burkhard Polster
Offered
Clayton Second semester 2009 (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 support class per week
Prerequisites
Science students should seek course advice before enrolling in this unit