Mathematics Seminar

General

Prefix

MATH

Course Number

485

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Readings, discussion of, and preparation of professional papers in mathematics. Satisfies the upper-division writing requirement (UDWR) for BA mathematics majors.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

2

Max

2

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze the results and/or opinions presented in various mathematical papers, and describe their relation to the students' mathematical experience and to mathematics as a whole.

Outcome

Synthesize approaches and methods of various mathematics courses to investigate a problem or research question.

Outcome

Explain the interrelationships among different concepts as applied to their own research projects.

Outcome

Explain the interrelationships among different courses they have taken and among the different broad areas of mathematics (for instance, analysis, algebra, geometry, probability, numerical methods, discrete mathematics, and logic).

Outcome

Write expository papers (on mathematical topics) that give correct details; adhere to the conventions of Edited Standard Written English; are coherently and logically organized; and are appropriate to their audiences.

Outcome

Give oral presentations (on mathematical topics) that give correct details; use mathematical terminology correctly, with correct pronunciation and meaning; are coherently and logically organized; and are appropriate to their audiences.