MATH2917 Working Seminar B (Special Studies Program)

General Information

This page contains information on the Intermediate Unit of Study MATH2917: Working Seminar B (Special Studies Program).

This unit is offered in Semester 2.

The lecturer for this unit of study is Emma Carberry.

For further information on Intermediate Mathematics and Statistics, refer to the Intermediate Handbook.

You may also view the Faculty Handbook entry for MATH2917 from the central units of study database.

• Credit point value: 3CP.
• Classes per week: One hour-length seminar per week.
• Prerequisites: Entry into this unit of study is by invitation only, and is restricted to students with a High Distinction average over 12 cp of Advanced Junior Mathematics.

The main aim of this unit is to develop the students' written and oral presentation skills. The material will consist of a series of connected topics relevant to modern mathematics and statistics. The topics are chosen to suit the students' background and interests, and are not covered by other mathematics or statistics units. The first session will be an introduction on the principles of written and oral presentation of mathematics. Under the supervision and advice of the lecturer(s) in charge, the students present the topics to the other students and the lecturer in a seminar series and a written essay in a manner that reflects the practice of research in mathematics and statistics.

Resources

The following resources are available (PDF):

• List of topics and speakers
• Basics of mathematical writing
• Finite dimensional vector spaces and linear operators and corresponding LaTeX file
• Peer assessment form

Below is the list of reports available so far (PDF):

• Report 1
• Report 2
• Report 3
• Report 4
• Report 5
• Report 6
• Report 7
• Report 8

The preferred typesetting system for mathematics is LaTeX (see also the TeX User Group or the LaTeX Wikibook).

For typesetting more complicated mathematics use the amsmath package (PDF).

If you want to look up individual commands, use the LaTeX Help.

Please contact Daniel Daners for enquiries.

Timetable