Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 215)
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Credit points: 12.0
Coordinator: Dr W D Neumann.
Corequisite: 300-level subjects in Mathematics totalling at least 50 points. Enrolment in this subject requires the permission of the Head of the Department of Mathematics.
Contact: 78 hours project work.
Timetable: Second 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, with a possible introduction to research material.
Appreciate:
- the methods and techniques required to complete an in-depth study of some mathematical topic, possibly at research level;
- 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 and modelling, mathematical physics, and optimisation. The work may be undertaken either as a project under the supervision of a staff member, or as an appropriate 400 - level subject.A selection of topics includes cryptanalysis and number theory, using a simulation package in the context of Operations Research, multistage decision processes, random walks, percolation and fractals.
Appropriate 400-level subjects that can be taken are 618-444 Deterministic Chaos and 618-473 Modelling Case Studies.
Assessment:
Written report and/or assignments totalling up to 26 pages, and up to three hours of written examination.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 215)
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