MATH3349 Special Topics in Mathematics

Later Year Course

Offered By	Department of Mathematics
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Mathematics
Offered in	Summer Session, 2011, First Semester, 2011, Autumn Session, 2011, Winter Session, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Selected topics, normally fourth year honours and postgraduate courses, may be made available to undergraduate students. Interested students should consult the year coordinator or attend the honours course meeting on first Monday of each semester. Note: This is an HPC. Students wishing to take topics in this course will be expected to have outstanding results in second year Honours Pathway Courses.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Explain the fundamental concepts of a special topic in the mathematical sciences and its role in modern mathematics and applied contexts. 2. Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of specific techniques from the mathematical sciences. 3. Demonstrate capacity for mathematical reasoning through analysing, proving and explaining concepts from the mathematical sciences.
Indicative Assessment	Assessment is expected to be based on: Three assignments (worth 10% each; LO 1-3) Final examination (70%; LO 1-3)
Areas of Interest	Mathematics
Requisite Statement	Please contact MATHSadmin@maths.anu.edu.au for consent to enrol in this course.
Consent Required	Please contact admin.teaching.msi@anu.edu.au for consent to enrol in this course.
Science Group	C

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