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MATH700 – Research Frontiers in Mathematics
2015 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Chris Meaney
Contact via chris.meaney@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed to engage students with current research in Mathematics. It will introduce students to a number of the current open research questions across the range of the broad discipline. It is the first of a pair of such units, with the second appearing in the second year of the MRes program. This unit addresses research across the breadth of the discipline, while the second unit will focus on more particular issues related to the student's project area.
Activities may include such things as seminar attendance, directed reading of research papers, the discussion and critiquing of research topics and introduction to new practical techniques with preparatory reading, hands-on experience and a final report. Presentation of a seminar and a written report based on the topics examined are required for completion of this unit.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
- Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems and appropriately reference and acknowledge sources in an mathematical context.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Exercises | 30% | TBD |
| Student lecture | 30% | Week 13 |
| Report | 40% | Week 12 |
Exercises
Due: TBD
Weighting: 30%
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
- Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems and appropriately reference and acknowledge sources in an mathematical context.
Student lecture
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Presentation of a seminar-style lecture at the end of the semester about their directed reading.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
Report
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
Provide a written report, in the form of a short essay, to be submitted in week 13, based on their directed reading.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
Delivery and Resources
Weekly tutorials. This unit requires access to the internet and university library databases.
Unit Schedule
- Weekly 2 hour tutorial.
- Attend departmental colloquium seminar lectures.
Learning and Teaching Activities
Tutorial
Seminars
Directed reading
Prepare presentations
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- More broadly, you are expected to improve your generic skills in the following areas: literacy and numeracy, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, communications, critical analysis, problem solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Exercises
- Student lecture
- Report
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understanding logical arguments and recognising any gaps or faults in such arguments.
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
Assessment tasks
- Exercises
- Report
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Solving problems, including: formulating a precise mathematical question from a "real world" problem; identifying and applying appropriate mathematical techniques.
Assessment tasks
- Exercises
- Report
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Expressing yourself clearly and logically in writing.
Assessment tasks
- Exercises
- Student lecture
- Report
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems and appropriately reference and acknowledge sources in an mathematical context.