Unofficial course specifications
| Number | Class | Term | Mode | Description | Units |
| mat8190 | 66243 | S2, 2007 | onc | Mathematics/Statistics Complementary Studies B | 1.00 |
| Academic group: | FOSCI |
| Academic org: | FOS003 |
| hecs band: | 2 |
| asced code: | 010199 |
Contents
Staffing
Examiner: Tony Roberts
Moderator: Dmitry Strunin
Pre-requisites
Rationale
This course exists to satisfy the need for some flexibility in Honours and Masters programs in Mathematics and Statistics to cater for the widely varying interests and chosen specializations of students.Synopsis
This course provides the opportunity for a student to pursue an area of study that will complement the other studies in the student's program. Typically the course will consist of specialised investigations extending knowledge and skills in a certain area. The studies could involve, for example, directed readings, extension of a project (where appropriate), or some other approved activity which would complement the student's studies in the program.Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:- demonstrate knowledge and skills in the complementary study area.
Topics:
| Description | Weight |
|---|---|
| 2. Possible study areas: The content of the course may be chosen in one of the following areas; other choices may be available. Suitable level 3 courses enhanced by advanced work may also be chosen. The content of the course may vary from student to student. What is Mathematics? (Ron Addie) Mathematical methods of asymptotic approximation (Tony Roberts) Quantum Computing (Tony Roberts) Water waves (Tony Roberts) Games theory (Tony Roberts) Introduction to Hydrodynamic Stability (Sergey Suslov) Mathematical Biology (Sergey Suslov) Mathematics: the role of attitudes and beliefs (Patricia Cretchley) Computer Algebra: friend or foe? (Patricia Cretchley) Mathematics Assessment: Current Issues and Trends (Patricia Cretchley) Is Mathematics Education a Research Domain? (Patricia Cretchley) Bridging the Gaps: primary to secondary, and beyond. (Patricia Cretchley Towards Gender Equity in Mathematics Education (Patricia Cretchley) Teaching Geometry in an age of technology: perspectives for the 21st century (Patricia Cretchley) Mathematics then - and now! (Patricia Cretchley) Sampling and survey design (Ashley Plank) Bayesian statistics (Paul Fahey/Peter Dunn) Generalised linear models (Peter Dunn) Introduction to Banach space theory (Oleksiy Yevdokimov) Fundamental constructs in Mathematics Education (Oleksiy Yevdokimov) Number theory in historical perspective (Oleksiy Yevdokimov) | 100% |
| 3. Procedure: Assessment for the course will also vary according to the nature of the study undertaken by each student. By the end of the third week of semester, the supervisor will provide to the examiner, for approval by the Associate Dean: an outline of the study; the objectives of the study; the format, timing and weighting of the assessment items for the study; a statement about attendance requirements; requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily; penalties for late submission of required work; requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course; the method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade; any other requirements deemed necessary by the Examiner. | 0% |
Text and material 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.- Texts to be advised by the student's supervisor.
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.- Course web site: http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/courses/mat8190
Student workload requirements
ONC study
| Activity | Hours |
| Consultation | 15 |
| Private study | 150 |
Assessment details:
| Description | Marks | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved assessment program | 100 | 100% | TBA |
Important assessment information
- Attendance requirements: The complementary study area chosen will be assigned after consultation with the examiner and the appropriate Program Coordinator. Students may be directed to a certain complementary study, or they may be asked to nominate an appropriate study. It is the student's responsibility to find a staff member willing to supervise their study. It is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
- Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily: To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
- Penalties for late submission of required work: To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
- Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course: To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
- Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade: To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
- University Regulations: Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.
Assessment notes
- The supervisor will advise the student and the examiner of the details of the study and the assessment program in writing by the end of week 3 of the semester as described in Topics above.
Some potential study topics
| What is Maths? Ron Addie | Attitude and belief Patricia Cretchley | Computer Algebra Ed Patricia Cretchley | Assessment issues Patricia Cretchley |
| Education research? Patricia Cretchley | Bridge gaps Patricia Cretchley | Gender equity Patricia Cretchley | Teaching geometry Patricia Cretchley |
| Math history Patricia Cretchley | Gen Lin Models Peter Dunn | Bayesian stats Paul Fahey | Survey sampling Ashley Plank |
| Maths Methods Tony Roberts | Quantum Computing Tony Roberts | Water waves Tony Roberts | Games theory Tony Roberts |
| Parallel numerics Tony Roberts | Hydro stability Sergey Suslov | Math Biology Sergey Suslov | Banach spaces Oleksiy Yevdokimov |
| Fundamental Maths Education Oleksiy Yevdokimov | Number history Oleksiy Yevdokimov |