Math 437: Number Theory
Semester 091
Term
Assignment: oral and written
As
part of the assignment for the course, each student is expected to do an oral and
a written presentation in some area of mathematics. The oral part is to be a
summary explanation of the written portion, not a reading of the prepared
paper.
The
paper itself is to be written following the usual documentation for writings
done for the Core program, using 12 point Times New Roman font size. Between
300 and 500 words in length, it is to be an explanatory treatment of a topic
intended to be read by an intelligent and interested non-mathematician.
The
topic of the oral/written presentation is to be chosen from areas of study that
the student has already pursued in previous or current mathematics
courses. Some subject matter from
calculus, abstract or linear algebra, geometry, or computing would be suitable
for the assignment for this course in number theory. The topic is to be
approved by your instructor, Fr. Gilbert.
The
topic with a tentative bibliography, printed from a word processor, is to be
brought to class for approval on or before Wednesday, September 9. The final
paper will be due on or before Wednesday, October 21, during the week following
the mid-term break. The oral part, between five and ten minutes in length, will
be scheduled two or three per class from that date.
The
student is to use a spell checker for the paper before turning in the finished
product, and a printer with a reasonably operative ribbon. There is no need for eye-catching displays;
the content of the paper and its readability are the important concerns.
For
the oral work, the participation of the class will be significant. Thus, all
are expected to be present and attentive for each of the presentations.
Speaking with clear enunciation and with understanding of the material
presented is obviously important and will be reflected in the grade accorded to
the oral portion.
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