MATH496 SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT STUDY &RESEARCH

Course Code:2360496
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):2 (2.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with mathematical research. Students will be asked to choose a research paper, analyze it in detail throughout the semester, try to ask new questions about it and prepare a final presentation both in written and oral form.


Course Content

Individualized reading, and study/research in mathematics for students of high intellectual promise.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, a student will:

  • read and analyze a mathematical academic paper of suitable level in full detail,
  • produce her/his own presentation, examples and/or new ideas about an academic paper,
  • make oral and written presentations about her/his research.  

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields.
2Can produce innovative thoughts and products.
3Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate.
4Has a comprehension of mathematical symbols, concepts together with the interactions among them and can express his/her solutions similarly.
5Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak).
6Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group.
7Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues.
8Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually.
9Is responsive to life-long learning, improving his/her skills and abilities
10Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others

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