MTH3402 - Special topics in mathematics II
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Professor Robert Bartnik
Offered
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
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.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students will have an appreciation and understanding of a relevant area of study outside of those areas normally presented as part of the third-level undergraduate program in mathematics and statistics; demonstrated skills in student-centred learning beyond that normally expected for a third-level unit in those disciplines; and demonstrated oral presentation skills on their independent work.
Assessment
As determined by the Subject Assessment Panel in each case.
Contact hours
Equivalent of three 1-hour lectures per week
Prerequisites
permission from Head of School