Courses: MAT292 Project in Mathematics - Autumn 2017

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Teaching semester

Spring.

Objectives and Content

The case studies will have themes ranging over all possible topics treated at a mathematics department. The background and interests of the studentswill be influential in deciding whether the written thesises will concern

mathematical modelling, or be based on computer programming, or be a presentation of the contents of a mathematical article. In the work with the project the students will learn how to utilize the library, how to use Latex, and possibly other relevant programmes.

Learning Outcomes

The students shall learn written and oral presentation of mathematical material through the work with, and the presentation of, a written thesis based on a case study.

Required Previous Knowledge

MAT111, MAT112, MAT121, MAT131/MAT211/MAT220, MAT212/STAT110.

This course is only for students at the Bachelor¿s Degree Programmes at the Department of Mathematics. The course is to be taken in the sixth semester.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Mandatory course attendance.

Forms of Assessment

Project + oral presentation.

Exam only once a year - Spring.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.