MATH 4900 - Senior Capstone Seminar (ALUR)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Independent Study. In order to pass this course students must score a 25 or better on the Majors Fields test. Required of all Mathematics majors in the senior year. Emphasizes the ability to analyze and communicate mathematically through projects to include researching topics, summarizing journal articles, using a technical documentation system such as LaTeX or Equation Editor, and making oral class presentations. Preparation for and completion of standardized exit exam is required. This course is designated as an Active Learning Undergraduate Research (ALUR) course. Students will conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify research topics and problems of interest to them. 2. Read, interpret, analyze, and possibly expand upon ideas contained in modern mathematical research papers. 3. Write, in the mathematical language, research articles and papers that meet the current stylistic standards for publication within reputable scientific journals. 4. Utilize the TeX/LaTeX typesetting environment and the associated Beamer document class to produce technical and mathematical papers, together with accompanying slideshows that meet the current formatting standards for circulation, dissemination, and presentation within the scientific community. 5. Give well-organized, precise, and compelling oral presentations of their findings. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Senior standing, Mathematics major, and instructor permission required. FA, SP

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

One-on-one

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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