COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: MATH4970
Course Title: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisites: Departmental approval, junior standing.
Corequisite:

Objectives: 
To provide for the interested mathematics student the opportunity to study mathematical topics of special interest to the student.

Course Content: 
Students will work under the direction of a faculty member on an area of mathematics of mutual interest.

Sample Outline

Sample Independent Sudy: Bessel Functions.

Definition of the functions and convergence theorems. 

A description of the space of functions approximated by Bessel functions.

Solutions to ODE's that are represented by Bessel functions.

If time permits: Solutions to PDE's that are represented by Bessel functions.


Sample Grading and Evaluation Procedures:

Students will be expected to have prepared assigned research assignments; write ups of selected assigned work
will be collected. A term project will be assigned, the student will be required to present the project to the instructor.

Grade Calculation
Presentation of material studied:		40%
Written assignments:				30%
End of term project: 				30%

Sample Statement Re: Accommodations

	Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately.  If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can, be arranged.  To set up this meeting, please contact me by E-mail.  Bring a Copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting.  If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT).  (Note: Instructor office room, office hours and email address will be made available on the course syllabus and on the first day of class.)