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Title: MATH 485-01, Senior Seminar I, Fall 2012
Authors: Gottlieb, Eric
Keywords: Syllabus;Curriculum;Academic departments;Text;Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of;2012 Fall
Issue Date: 24-Aug-2012
Publisher: Memphis, Tenn. : Rhodes College
Series/Report no.: Syllabi CRN;13377
Abstract: Students will be evaluated on the content of their projects, the independence they exhibit in completing their projects, the extent of their participation in the broader mathematical community, and the effectiveness of their communication in explaining their findings.  Content: Projects will be classified as being pure, applied, interdisciplinary, or other. The meaning of “content” depends on which type of project is under consideration. o A pure project is one that involves mathematics without significant reference to applications or other disciplines. o An applied project is a study of how mathematical tools are used to solve problems outside of mathematics or an application of such tools by the student to solve a particular problem. When studying the use of mathematical tools, the project may be either narrow and deep or broad and cohesive. o An interdisciplinary project is one that combines tools from mathematics and another academic discipline in an attempt to solve a problem. Students working on this type of project will be strongly encouraged to have two advisors, one from mathematics and the other from the non-mathematical field. o A project that does not match one of these descriptions belongs to the category other. The student must work with the project supervisor to develop a content description with matching grade guidelines. This description must be submitted to the junior/senior seminar coordinator for his or her approval.  Independence: A student will be judged as showing independence if they work autonomously from their supervisor(s) or if they show a high level of motivation.  Participation: Students will be judged to be participating in the broader academic community if they attend and report on lectures, attend and report on conferences, present their work at academic meetings, and/or submit their work for publication.  Communication: Students will be expected to effectively communicate their work, both orally and in writing, to an audience of students, faculty, and the broader mathematical community.
Description: This syllabus was submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor. Uploaded by Archives RSA Josephine Hill.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10267/15979
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