School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsMathematics Honours ThesisWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200413.3
Discipline: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 5
Credit Points: 40
Assumed Knowledge
To effectively research in the area of Mathematics/Statistics, an understanding and knowledge equivalent to an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) degree or key program in Mathematics/Statistics is required.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must have a grade point average greater than 5 unless a case can be made.
About this Unit
The aim of this unit is to further develop the student's research and problem solving skills. The student is required to implement the research plan, complete a substantive piece of research in the field of Mathematics/Statistics, and to communicate the results of that work to an interested and technically literate audience. All projects will therefore contain at least two broad areas of assessment: the substantive work itself, and the oral and written communication of the work to others. All assessment components submitted in both of these areas are expected to be of a high professional standard. Students will present their research in the thesis. The thesis topic and structure will vary according to the area of interest of the student and the expertise of the supervisor. Throughout this unit regular planned consultations between the student and supervisor will occur. Students are expected to work to a schedule devised in consultation with their supervisor. The schedule will include set dates for the presentation of draft chapters for review by the supervisor.