Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is the first of the two units, MATH4001 and MATH4002, which are taken in successive semesters, and jointly comprise the research project that must be completed to fulfill the requirements for the Honours course in Mathematics and Statistics. Students can commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2.
Students are required to attend a scientific communication course and work on a research project in the area of Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics under the guidance of chosen academic supervisors. They should approach relevant academic staff members to discuss possible projects, and finalise one by the end of first week of the semester. This research will be preliminary to the research to be completed in the unit MATH4002. Depending on the topic, a student may attempt original work. They also learn how to typeset their dissertation using the mathematical typesetting language LaTeX.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours core unit in Mathematics and Statistics [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) plan and organise a research-based project on a mathematical or statistical topic (selected in conjunction with a supervisor); (2) explain the context and significance of their project with reference to the relevant literature; (3) prepare high-quality and well-structured mathematical documents in LaTeX; and (4) communicate research findings effectively both on paper and in oral presentations..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laTeX assignment and a practice talk completed in MATH4001; (2) seminar presentation completed in MATH4002; and (3) dissertation completed in MATH4002. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Adriano Polpo de Campos
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inin the HON-MTHST Mathematics and Statistics [Honours]
- Contact hours
- Part 1: regular meetings with supervisor plus 7 lectures
Part 2: 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.