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Advanced Topics in Geometry and Topology (MAST90124)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will present an introduction to an advanced topic in geometry or topology serving to prepare students for a PhD in mathematics. The specific content will vary depending on the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Understand and explain examples applying the main results of the topic.
Generic skills
- Problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies.
- Analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis.
- Presentation skills: the ability to present mathematics both orally and in writing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed one of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST90023 | Algebraic Topology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90029 | Differential Topology and Geometry | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
MAST90056 | Riemann Surfaces and Complex Analysis | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Up to 50 pages of written assignments over the course of the semester, worth a total of 50% of the mark. A 3-hour written examination during the examination period worth 50% of the mark.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Yaping Yang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022