Unit Code:	MAT3TIM
Unit Short Title:	TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS
Credit Points:	15.0
Special Conditions:	Students wishing to enrol in this unit must seek approval from the Deputy Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Unit Description:	This unit provides an opportunity for advanced students to study a suitable topic in mathematics which is not covered in other subjects offered by the Department of Mathematics. The topic will depend on the interests of students and available staff.
Prerequisites:	successful completion of 30 credit points of mathematics units at second year level and permission of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Class Requirements:	3 hours of lectures per week
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
either two calculation-based assignments (each 50%)	100	equivalent to 2,000 words each
or two calculation-based assignments (each 40%)	80	equivalent to 1,500 words each
and one 20-minute presentation	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed		Texts will be advised upon unit commencement.

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   01-MAR-10   04-JUN-10	Day	BENDIGO
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Simon	Smith	BENDIGO	Y