MAT2000 – Project Work in Mathematics

After having completed the course you have

• been given insight into the use of mathematics and computing tools to solve problems under supervision
• been trained in analyzing problems
• learned to structure and write a report, which is written by using LaTeX
• been trained in communicating the results.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)
• Social economy (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

• MAT1100 – Calculus
• MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra
• MAT1120 – Linear Algebra or MAT1125 – Advanced linear algebra
• and at least one of the following courses
  • MAT2400 – Real Analysis
  • MAT2200 – Groups, Rings and Fields
  • MAT2410 – Introduction to Complex Analysis
  • MAT2500 – Geometry

• MAT2400 – Real Analysis
• MAT2410 – Introduction to Complex Analysis
• MAT2200 – Groups, Rings and Fields (can be taken simultaneously)

During the first few weeks you will be given a brief introduction to the use of LaTeX, library and online resources and potential projects/supervisors will be presented. A mandatory assignment will also be given during the first few weeks.

The course coordinator will assign projects/supervisors by taking into consideration the submitted wishes from the students.

For most of the semester the students will have to work independently, under the supervision of a supervisor.

Within a given deadline at the end of the semester, the students will have to submit a project paper, followed by an oral presentation and hearing.

The first lecture is compulsory.

Project assignment with an oral presentation which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

When writing a project assignment make sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for use of sources and citations. Breach of these rules may lead to suspicion of attempted cheating.

This course has 1 mandatory assignment that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.