MATHS 2203 - Advanced Mathematical Perspectives II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MATHS 2203 Course Advanced Mathematical Perspectives II Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3.5 contact hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MATHS 1012 and MATHS 1015 Restrictions Available to BMaSc(Adv) students only Assessment Ongoing assessment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Finnur Larusson
Other lecturers:
A/Prof Luke Bennetts
Dr Shenal Dedduwakumara
A/Prof Lewis Mitchell
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should have demonstrated:
1. Understanding of specialised topics in pure mathematics, dynamics, stochastics, and statistics.
2. Ability to create their own rigorous mathematical arguments.
3. Ability to work with mathematical models and analyse data.
4. Ability to communicate mathematics and statistics in writing.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
2, 3, 4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3, 4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
None.Recommended Resources
Course materials will be provided by the lecturers. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is taught in four blocks of three weeks each. There are three one-hour workshops each week for active project work under the guidance of a lecturer.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload hours Workshops 36 36 Projects 4 120 Total 156 Learning Activities Summary
Each quarter of the course consists of a research project. Students work on their projects in the workshops with guidance from the lecturer and outside the workshops independently or in informal groups. The assessment item for each project is a report that is due on Friday of the week following the three-week block.
Weeks 1-3. Pure mathematics. Polynomials that fit nicely into a box.
Weeks 4-6. Stochastics. Hidden Markov models in data science.
Weeks 7-9. Dynamics. An introduction to asymptotic methods.
Weeks 10-12. Statistics. Evidence-based statistics: theory and practice.
Note. The dynamics project takes MATHS 2101 Multivariable & Complex Calculus and MATHS 2102 Differential Equations as assumed knowledge. The statistics project takes STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis & Modelling as assumed knowledge. If you have not done these courses, please speak to the lecturers. They may be able to recommend helpful background material for you to read.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Component Weighting Topic Objective assessed Project 1 25% Pure Mathematics 1, 2, 4 Project 2 25% Stochastics 1, 2, 3, 4 Project 3 25% Dynamics 1, 2, 3, 4 Project 4 25% Statistics 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Related Requirements
A mark of 50 is required to pass this course.Assessment Detail
Assessment item Distributed Due Project report 1 Week 1 Friday of Week 4 Project report 2 Week 4 Friday of Week 7 Project report 3 Week 7 Friday of Week 10 Project report 4 Week 10 Friday of Week 13 Submission
Reports are submitted as PDF files via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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