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618-291 Mathematics Project A (Advanced)

Credit points: 12.0

Coordinator: Dr W D Neumann

Corequisite: 200-level subjects in Mathematics totalling at least 48 points. Enrolment in this subject requires the invitation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics.

Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 35 hours project work

Timetable: First semester

Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should:

Comprehend:

• in some detail and depth the mathematical theory and techniques associated with some topic or topics of interest to a staff member.

Have developed:

• an ability to pursue a substantial mathematical theme at some depth;
• an ability to work with a certain amount of independence;
• an insight into advanced mathematics.

Appreciate:

• the methods and techniques required to complete an in-depth study of some mathematical topic;
• integration of mathematical concepts and methods to solve problems.

Content:

An in-depth study of one or more topics in analysis, algebra, geometry and topology, methods, modelling and optimization or any other topic of interest to a staff member. Material will be presented through lectures, talks, seminars, and project work will be supervised by a staff member.

Note. The detailed contents of the two project subjects 618-291 and 618-292 will be different, and suitably qualified students may choose to do either or both of these subjects.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 212)

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