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.