Examples will be drawn from the physical, biological, and social sciences. A modeling project will be required. A project may include, but is not limited to, a library research paper, educational research or written curriculum with teaching materials. The student must be admitted to candidacy. Original mathematical research or a new interpretation or novel exposition of existing mathematics.
Course is arranged with supervising faculty member.
Admission to candidacy. The content will vary within a format of student presentation and discussion of relatively advanced mathematical topics selected from texts or mathematical journals. This will not be a seminar in mathematics education. They may be used to meet course requirements for master's degrees in education. They are not available for undergraduate credit and not intended for students with very strong mathematical backgrounds.