For further information concerning the Clinic, consult the department. The principal object of this course is to afford senior mathematics and statistics students an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with an application of mathematical science to a problem of current industrial interest. Students break into small groups, to study problems solicited from industrial sources, which recently has been GM Canada Limited. The problems are open-ended, and students are encouraged to cooperate within their groups, but with a minimum of external supervision. The learning objectives addressed include literacy, numeracy, understanding of forms of inquiry and independence of thought.
Extensive use is made of the library, where appropriate material is sought for the problem at hand.
The method of evaluation may vary depending upon the nature of the problem considered. Each student writes a final report, which is the principal means of evaluation in the course. Often, oral presentations and initiative displayed in problem solving are taken into account.