Year
2018
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 135-hour independent study per semester
Other requirements
Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.se@flinders.edu.au.
Enrolment not permitted
MATH4720 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Mathematical skills such as acquired in the first three years of a mathematics degree.
Topic description
This topic enables an honours or masters student to undertake either (a) an approved advanced level topic at another institution, (b) a topic presented by a visiting academic, or (c) a course of advanced reading and investigation in a specialist area.
Educational aims
This topic aims to provide opportunities for the student to gain greater knowledge in a specific area of Mathematics not normally available at Flinders University.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

  1. Have in-depth knowledge in several advanced areas of the discipline
  2. Plan, carry out, and report on a research project
  3. Have experience in presenting research seminars and written reports