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MA2501 Proseminar

MA2501 Proseminar

Credits: 10 Convenor: Dr. D. Notbohm Semester: 2 (weeks 15 to 26)
Prerequisites:
Assessment: presentation and essay: 100% Examination: 0%
Lectures: 3 Problem Classes: none
Tutorials: none Private Study: 70
Labs: none Seminars: none
Project: none Other: none
Surgeries: 2 Total: 75

Subject Knowledge

Aims

The focus of this module is on communication abilities, by independent study of a piece of mathematics, by writing an essay and by giving an oral presentation to other students.

Learning Outcomes

To write a structured essay on a mathematics topic, to make a formal oral and visual presentation, to pursue self study with guidance from a member of staff.

Methods

Supervision.

Assessment

Marked presentation and essay.

Subject Skills

Aims

Independent study, written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

To be able to present a piece of mathematics in an oral presentation and an written essay.

Methods

Supervision.

Assessment

Marked oral presentation and written essay.

Explanation of Pre-requisites

Course Description

Each student chooses a topic from a list which will be provided at the end of semester one. There will be a choice among various parts of mathematics, e.g. geometry, algebra, analysis, number theory or combinatorics. Typically, such a topic will be one already covered in the first year

The student works through the material and thinks about how to present it. In a training session the student will get advice on the mathematics and on the presentation. Then a test presentation to other students may follow. After the official presentation (about 30 minutes) the student works out a written version (incorporating suggestions by the convenor). Both the presentation and the written piece can be rejected once by the convenor, if there are serious flaws. The second version then will be marked.

The other students will attend the presentation and the speaker should try to inform and to inspire them.

Resources

lecture rooms, transparencies, handouts.

Module Evaluation

Module questionnaires, module review, year review.

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