6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Organisational Unit
School of Mathematical Sciences
Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Burkard Polster
Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Burkard Polster
Unit guides
Prerequisites
Permission from the Head of School - please contact the unit coordinator in the first instance.
Synopsis
Advanced studies by lectures or reading project in an area of mathematics, statistics or related discipline, or a comparable project under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the School of Mathematical Sciences.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Appreciate and understand a relevant area of study outside of those normally presented as part of the third-level undergraduate program in mathematics and statistics;
- Demonstrate learning skills beyond that normally expected for a third-level unit in those disciplines;
- Display high-level written and oral presentation skills on their independent work.
Assessment
As determined by the Subject Assessment Panel in each case.
Workload requirements
Equivalent of three 1-hour lectures per week
See also Unit timetable information