Instructor Dr. Thomas Hillen
(Prof, Grad Chair)
CAB 575,
thillen@ualberta.ca
780-492-3395
Office
hours:
by
appointment
Course description from the calendar
This course
provides
students in Specialization and Honors
programs an opportunity to pursue research in mathematics under the
direction
of a member of the Department. Course
requirements include at least one oral presentation
and a written
final report. Students interested in
taking
this course should contact the course coordinator two months in
advance. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
Prerequisites: a 300-level MATH course and consent of the course
coordinator.
Structure of the course
Students
are
expected
to
spend,
on
average,
6 hours per week on their research project, in
consultation with their project supervisor.
In
addition,
there
will
be
a
weekly
seminar (Thursday afternoons, 3:30 - 5 PM) during which
students will learn about and practice good communication skills in
mathematics.
Course objectives
The course will provide students with a research
experience in
mathematics.
Students will learn deeply about a topic in
mathematics that is
not available through regular course offerings.
Students will sharpen their scientific writing skills,
with
particular attention to writing in the field of mathematics.
Student will learn about and practice effective oral
presentation
skills.
12 noon due: Poster,
Final Report, Final Oral Presentation
Public poster presentations and oral presentations:
Time and place TBA
Grade
Evaluation:
Assignments and In-Class Work
25%
Public Oral Presentation
20%
Poster
20%
Final Report
35%
Final grades will be decided based on University of Alberta
Policy. Final grade allotment will be based on a combination of
the relative and absolute academic performance of each student.
Due Dates for Major Course
Components:
Assignments
1: Jan 27, 2011
2: Feb 17, 2011
3: Mar 03, 2011
4: Mar 10, 2011
5: Apr 07, 2011
Students with
Disabilities: Students who require accommodation in this course
due to a disability
are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support &
Disability Services (2-800 Students’ Union Building).
Academic Support Centre:
Students who require additional help in developing strategies for
better time management, study skills or examination skills should
contact the Academic Support Centre (2-703 Students’ Union Building).
Absences: Students are expected to attend all scheduled seminars
and participate
actively in discussions and activities.
Missed Term Work:
A student who cannot complete a term assignment due to incapacitating
illness, severe domestic affliction or other compelling reasons can
apply for extension of time to complete the assignment.
Applications for a deferral must be made to the course instructor
within 48 hours of the missed assignment due date. Deferral of
term work is a priviledge and not a
right; there is no guarantee that a deferral will be granted.
Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a deferral is a serious break of the
Code of Student Behaviour.
Academic Integrity and
Honesty: The University of Alberta is committed to the highest
standards of
academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be
familiar
with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the
policies of the University in this respect. Students are
particularly
urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of
Student Behaviour (online at
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/governance/studentappeals.cfm) and avoid any
behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating,
plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an
offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result
in
suspension or expulsion from the University.
Cell
Phones
and Laptops: Cell phones and laptops are to be turned off during
seminars.
Recording:
Recording is permitted only with the prior written consent of the
professor or if recording is part of an approved accommodation plan.
Copyright: Dr. Thomas Hillen, Department of Mathematical &
Statistical
Sciences, University of Alberta.
Disclaimer: Any
typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to
change and will be announced in class.
Policy
about
course outlines can be found in section 23.4(2) of the University
Calendar.