MTH5010 Special topics in advanced mathematics 1
Faculty of Science
MTH5010 Special topics in advanced mathematics 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTH5010
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MTH5010
No unit lists MTH5010 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Mathematics
PREREQUISITE: Permission from the unit coordinator.
Overview
This unit enables you to work in small groups on a focused topic in mathematics, not covered in other units. Each group is supervised by an academic staff. The work consists in individual reading, group sessions to facilitate understanding and develop communication skills, and seminar-like presentations. The overall purpose of this unit is for you to learn how to self-develop knowledge on a specific mathematical subject, by gathering information from written sources (textbooks, mathematical research papers, etc.) and by communicating with peers.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Progress reportReport10%
- Oral presentationPresentation30%
- Written reportReport60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Assimilate sophisticated concepts from mathematical literature.
- 2
Develop expert strategies to efficiently work in groups and/or one-to-one with their supervisor.
- 3
Communicate complex and specialised content both orally and in writing.
- 4
Apply critical thinking in the field of advanced mathematics and its applications.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 1-hour meeting with the supervisor per week
- 13 hours of personal or group work
Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Jerome Droniou
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Jerome Droniou
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH5010?
MTH5010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MTH5010 offered?
In 2021, MTH5010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does MTH5010 have an exam?
No. MTH5010 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.