MAT 4101 Mathematics Honours Project B

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
MAT4101143812, 2002ONCMathematics Honours Project B2.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOSCI
Academic Org:FOS003
HECS Band:2
ASCED Code:010101

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Tony Roberts
Moderator: Paul Fahey



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: MAT 4100


RATIONALE:

An in-depth project and thesis are necessary to prepare graduates for further research and responsible jobs in mathematics and its applications. This course in conjunction with MAT4100, Mathematics Honours Project A, enables students to develop research capability and an advanced level of mathematical skills for that purpose.


SYNOPSIS:

This course forms the second half of the research training component of the Mathematics Honours program. A selected project in applied mathematics or statistics will be completed with supervision by appropriate staff from the Department of Mathematics and Computing. The project will consist of review and research into a well defined area of mathematics and its application. Information and ideas will be gathered, organised, analysed and discussed in a critical and evaluative manner. The topic of the project and report will be selected in consultation with the staff of the Department.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • demonstrate the ability to develop higher level mathematical or statistical skills which include the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of factors involved in the project;

  • demonstrate the ability to complete an extensive research based project and evaluate the results;

  • effectively document and communicate the results of the project and the methods used.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Candidates will complete a supervised research project in consultation with appropriate Mathematics staff.
    		100.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    To be advised depending on the research project.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Appropriate material from: - books, monographs - journals and conference proceedings - computer software and material from electronic sources.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Project Work310
    Supervisor Consultation30


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SEMINAR5.005.00Y22 Jul 2002 (see note 1)
    DISSERTATION95.0095.00Y22 Jul 2002 (see note 2)
    NOTES:
    1.
    The Examiner advise students of the date of the seminar.
    2.
    The Examiner advise students of the due date for the dissertation.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of the dissertation in extenuating circumstances. This policy may be found in the USQ Handbook, the Distance Education Student Guide and the Faculty of Sciences' Orientation Handbook for new on-campus students. All students are advised to study and follow the guidelines associated with this policy.
    2. It is the student's responsibility to make themselves available for consultation with their supervisor to ensure the best chance of meeting the objectives of the course.
    3. The entire project of which this course forms a component will normally proceed through the following stages: (i) Project Proposal (a short document should be prepared), (ii) Preliminary Seminar, (iii)Plan (another document should be prepared), (iv) Consideration of ethics, including the obtaining of ethical clearance, if necessary, (v) Literature and Resource review, (vi) Final Seminar, (vii)Dissertation Some of these stages may be skipped when appropriate. The last item, the dissertation, will always be required and will contribute 95% to the assessment. The first course (MAT4100) will normally include items (i) to (iv) and the second course (MAT4101) will normally include items (v) to (vii).
    4. The dissertation will be assessed on the demonstrated quality of: incorporation of established knowledge; assimilation of research literature; scientific techniques; innovation; and technical writing.