MTH4100 Mathematics research studies
Faculty of Science
MTH4100 Mathematics research studies is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before MTH4100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MTH4100
1 unit list MTH4100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Mathematics and statistics.
Overview
Completion of a 'project and research skills' component along with one lecture topic chosen from the fourth-year offerings as approved by the coordinator. A list of the fourth-year lecture and project topics is available at enrolment. The 'project and research skills' component can take one of two forms:
- A major research project, in which you are expected to contribute new results to the field of mathematics;
- A reading project, in which you complete your mathematical background, along with a series of modules to develop research skills.
Both types of projects contain a literature review component.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project and research skillsProject75%
- One lecture topicWritten25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Read, comprehend and present advanced results from the mathematical literature including specialised research monographs and articles from refereed journals;
- 2
Search the mathematical literature effectively;
- 3
Conduct and/or apply mathematical research while adhering to high standards of mathematical scholarship;
- 4
Plan, prepare and deliver oral presentations on specialized topics;
- 5
Plan and write complex documents that interpret, synthesize, and generalize mathematical knowledge;
- 6
Complete work requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Where it fits
MTH4100 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andy Hammerlindl
- Dr Julie Clutterbuck
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julie Clutterbuck
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH4100?
MTH4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MTH4100?
MTH4100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MTH4200.
When is MTH4100 offered?
In 2027, MTH4100 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does MTH4100 have an exam?
No. MTH4100 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MTH4100?
MTH4100 is part of Mathematics and statistics.