mat4tha mathematics thesis a
MATHEMATICS THESIS A
MAT4THA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students commence a project that takes the equivalent of six months of continuous work under the supervision of a member of staff. The project is completed and written up as a thesis when the student completes the subject MAT4THB. All students are required to present a 10-minute talk outlining the proposed project at a time to be determined by the mathematics honours coordinator. A list of prospective topics and supervisors is available from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTomasz Kowalski
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites A pass in 60 credit points of third year Mathematics subjects with at least a B average. Enrolment requires co-ordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is part of a 45 credit point thesis program. Students will not be given a final mark until they complete MAT4THB
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of the topic of the thesis.
- Activities:
- Independent investigation and one-on-one supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Use advanced cognitive and technical skills to select and apply research methods to critically analyse, evaluate and interpret literature relevant to the topic.
- Activities:
- Independent investigation and one-on-one supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Use advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyse, generate and transmit solutions to, or an exposition of, complex problems relevant to the topic.
- Activities:
- Independent investigation and one-on-one supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
04. Use advanced communication skills to transmit knowledge and ideas of the research to others.
- Activities:
- Independent investigation and one-on-one supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
05. Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a researcher.
- Activities:
- Independent investigation and one-on-one supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTomasz Kowalski
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised Research under the direction of a member of staff equivalent to a total of 150 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| a thesis equivalent to 13,000-words | This is the combined assessment for MAT4THA and MAT4THB | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTomasz Kowalski
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised research under the direction of a member of staff equivalent to a total of 150 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| a thesis equivalent to 13,000-words | This is the combined assessment for MAT4THA and MAT4THB | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |