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MATH3599 – Professional Practice for Mathematical Sciences
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor & Lecturer
Catherine Penington
Contact via Email
12 Wally's Walk, Room 717
Refer to iLearn
Unit convenor & Lecturer
Elena Vynogradova
Contact via Email
12 Wally's Walk, Room 709
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BMathSci and 20cp from STAT or MATH units at 3000 level
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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 PACE unit integrates the concepts already learned in the mathematical and statistical sciences with a practical context whereby research problems arising from external partners allow the skills acquired to be put into practice. Students will develop solutions to problems using appropriate methods, models and/or relevant technology and software. In collaboration with industry partners and team members, reports summarising the problem, solution and interpretations will be written that demonstrate the capacity to contribute effectively as a professional mathematician and/or statistician. Ethical issues arising in professional practice will be considered and adhered to. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Formulate and solve real-world problems using appropriate technology, methods and/or models drawn from mathematics and statistics.
- ULO2: Communicate knowledge of a given problem, solution and interpretation effectively through relevant forums and formats.
- ULO3: Develop am understanding of individual employability skills as a result of engaging in real-world problems with research partners, communicating with team members and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
General Assessment Information
HURDLES: This unit has no hurdle requirements.
ATTENDANCE and PARTICIPATION: Please contact the unit convenor as soon as possible if you have difficulty attending and participating in any classes, including if you need to attend classes online via video call. There may be alternatives available to make up the work. If there are circumstances that mean you miss a class, you can apply for a Special Consideration.
LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK: All assignments or assessments must be submitted by the official due date and time. No marks will be given to late work unless an extension has been granted following a successful application for Special Consideration. Please contact the unit convenor for advice as soon as you become aware that you may have difficulty meeting any of the assignment deadlines. It is in your interests to make frequent submissions of your partially completed work. Note that later submissions completely replace any earlier submission, and so only the final submission made before the due date will be marked.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Skills checklist | 5% | No | Week 2 |
| Class discussion contributions online | 10% | No | Week 12 |
| Presentation (online) | 30% | No | Week 11 |
| PACE activity final report | 55% | No | Week 13 |
Skills checklist
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 2
Weighting: 5%
Reflect on current skills and capabilities and plan your PACE activity.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop am understanding of individual employability skills as a result of engaging in real-world problems with research partners, communicating with team members and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
Class discussion contributions online
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Contribute to class discussions during lecture time if possible, or afterwards via forum discussions depending on access opportunities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Communicate knowledge of a given problem, solution and interpretation effectively through relevant forums and formats.
- Develop am understanding of individual employability skills as a result of engaging in real-world problems with research partners, communicating with team members and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
Presentation (online)
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Presentation on the use of mathematics in the real world (discussing PACE activity is recommended) given via online platform.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Formulate and solve real-world problems using appropriate technology, methods and/or models drawn from mathematics and statistics.
- Communicate knowledge of a given problem, solution and interpretation effectively through relevant forums and formats.
PACE activity final report
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 42 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 55%
A reflection on your PACE activity.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Formulate and solve real-world problems using appropriate technology, methods and/or models drawn from mathematics and statistics.
- Communicate knowledge of a given problem, solution and interpretation effectively through relevant forums and formats.
- Develop am understanding of individual employability skills as a result of engaging in real-world problems with research partners, communicating with team members and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
MATH3599 is co-taught with MATH3919 this session.
MATH3919 is available through internal (on campus) mode only, modified due to special circumstances. The unit involves a series of workshops/seminars (available online if necessary due to current special circumstances) and a PACE activity. Students should note that the required activities for MATH3919 will vary from week to week depending on the nature of the delivery (in- class or online) and the timing of the PACE activity. Please refer to the unit schedule throughout the semester to confirm delivery mode (i.e. in class or online) at any given time. If there are any changes the convenor will contact the students via email. When in class workshops are carried out (Note: the hours associated with the PACE activity will be scheduled separately) they will be held as follows:
THURSDAYS, 12:00 - 14:00 in 4 Western Rd, Room 334
The PACE activity will take place over 10 working days during the session, which may be consecutively during the mid-session break or separately throughout the semester. Students are encouraged to find their own activity with support from the PACE team. Some placements may be available through the PACE team for students who cannot find their own activity. Under the current special circumstance, all PACE activities for MATH3919 are expected to take place online.
PACE units in Science and Engineering, their Unit Convenors, and their students, are supported by a PACE Team within the Faculty. Throughout the unit offering, members of the Team may be in contact with students to provide or collect information. If you have any questions about PACE in Science and Engineering, please
email: pace.science@mq.edu.au or visit the following webpages: https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/practical-experience/pace-experience/ how- do-i-start/pace-in-the-faculty-of-science-and-engineering
If you require more information about PACE in general or access to forms such as those for the PACE Travel Grants, please go to:
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/practical-experience/pace-experience
Unit Schedule
| Week | Class |
| Week 1 | Introductions and Skills Checklist |
| Week 2 | Applying for jobs (and PACE activities) |
| Week 3 | STEM Careers (to be confirmed) |
| Week 4 | No class |
| Week 5 | Reflecting on work |
| Week 6 | No class |
| Week 7 | Ethics in the workplace |
| Week 8 | No class |
| Week 9 | Communicating mathematics with non-mathematicians |
| Week 10 | No class |
| Week 11 | Presentations |
| Week 12 | Presentations, continued |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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