units

MTH4100

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
Organisational UnitSchool of Mathematical Sciences
OfferedClayton Full year 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Jerome Droniou

Synopsis

A major project, a literature review and one lecture unit chosen from the fourth-year offerings of the department as approved by the coordinator. A list of the fourth-year units is available at enrolment.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Read, comprehend and present advanced results from the mathematical literature including specialised research monographs and articles from refereed journals;

  1. Search the mathematical literature effectively;

  1. Conduct and/or apply mathematical research while adhering to high standards of mathematical scholarship;

  1. Plan, prepare and deliver oral presentations on specialized topics;

  1. Plan and write complex documents that interpret, synthesize, and generalize mathematical knowledge;

  1. Complete work requirements in an efficient and timely manner.

Assessment

One lecture topic: 16.7%
Literature review: 16.7%
Major project: 66.6%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jerome Droniou