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MATH705 – Research Topics in Mathematics 2

2015 – S2 Day

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff MRes Convenor
Gerry Myerson
gerry.myerson @mq.edu.au
Contact via gerry.myerson @mq.edu.au
AHH 2.639
Unit convenor
Paul Smith
paul.smith@mq.edu.au
Contact via paul.smith@mq.edu.au
AHH 2.614
Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit is study of a current topic of Mathematical research. As a preparation for life as a researcher, part of the assessment in this unit will be based on oral presentations by the student. The unit will be based around a mixture of standard lectures and student seminars.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of aspects of functional analysis and its applications.
  • Understanding of the breadth of applied functional analysis, its role in other fields, and the way these fields contribute to the development of the mathematical sciences.
  • Ability to construct logical, clearly presented and justified mathematical arguments incorporating deductive reasoning.
  • Ability to formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms amenable to solution by the application of a variety of methods in functional analysis.
  • Application of mathematical principles in functional analysis, concepts, techniques and technology to solve practical and abstract problems.
  • Appropriate interpretation of information communicated in mathematical form.
  • Appropriate presentation of information, reasoning and conclusions in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences (expert and non-expert).
  • Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems.
  • Ability to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Due
assignments 1 and 2 33% weeks 4,6
assignments 3 and 4 33% weeks 8,10
assignment 5 34% week 12

assignments 1 and 2

Due: weeks 4,6
Weighting: 33%

Assignments
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of aspects of functional analysis and its applications.
  • Understanding of the breadth of applied functional analysis, its role in other fields, and the way these fields contribute to the development of the mathematical sciences.
  • Ability to construct logical, clearly presented and justified mathematical arguments incorporating deductive reasoning.
  • Ability to formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms amenable to solution by the application of a variety of methods in functional analysis.
  • Application of mathematical principles in functional analysis, concepts, techniques and technology to solve practical and abstract problems.
  • Appropriate interpretation of information communicated in mathematical form.
  • Appropriate presentation of information, reasoning and conclusions in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences (expert and non-expert).
  • Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems.
  • Ability to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.

assignments 3 and 4

Due: weeks 8,10
Weighting: 33%

Assignment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of aspects of functional analysis and its applications.
  • Understanding of the breadth of applied functional analysis, its role in other fields, and the way these fields contribute to the development of the mathematical sciences.
  • Ability to construct logical, clearly presented and justified mathematical arguments incorporating deductive reasoning.
  • Ability to formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms amenable to solution by the application of a variety of methods in functional analysis.
  • Application of mathematical principles in functional analysis, concepts, techniques and technology to solve practical and abstract problems.
  • Appropriate interpretation of information communicated in mathematical form.
  • Appropriate presentation of information, reasoning and conclusions in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences (expert and non-expert).
  • Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems.
  • Ability to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.

assignment 5

Due: week 12
Weighting: 34%

Assignment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of aspects of functional analysis and its applications.
  • Understanding of the breadth of applied functional analysis, its role in other fields, and the way these fields contribute to the development of the mathematical sciences.
  • Ability to construct logical, clearly presented and justified mathematical arguments incorporating deductive reasoning.
  • Ability to formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms amenable to solution by the application of a variety of methods in functional analysis.
  • Application of mathematical principles in functional analysis, concepts, techniques and technology to solve practical and abstract problems.
  • Appropriate interpretation of information communicated in mathematical form.
  • Appropriate presentation of information, reasoning and conclusions in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences (expert and non-expert).
  • Ethical application of mathematical approaches to solving problems.
  • Ability to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.

Delivery and Resources

 Tuesdays 10am to 12 pm in AHH 2.605 or as advised.

Unit Schedule

Tuesdays 10am to 12 pm in AHH 2.605 or as advised.

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