This Dissertation in Mathematics course at The Open University UK enables you to carry out a sustained, guided, independent study of a topic in mathematics.
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Overview
Currently there are four topics to choose from: history of modern geometry; advances in approximation theory; variational methods applied to eigenvalue problems; algebraic graph theory.
You will be guided by study notes, books, research articles and original sources (or English translations where necessary), which are provided. You’ll need to master the appropriate mathematics and ultimately present your work in the form of a final dissertation.
You will learn in this Dissertation in Mathematics course at The Open University UK
Successful study of this module should enhance your skills in understanding complex mathematical texts, working on open-ended problems and communicating mathematical ideas clearly.
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Credits 30 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
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Programme Structure
You can choose from four topics:
- History of modern geometry
This topic covers the history of geometry in the nineteenth century. It follows the history of projective geometry and the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry from the 1820s and 1830s.
- Advances in approximation theory
This topic extends the material in Approximation theory to the study of splines and piecewise polynomials, and their possible application to the approximate solution of differential equations.
- Variational methods applied to eigenvalue problems
This topic extends the theory developed in Calculus of variations and advanced calculus to deal with some types of linear partial differential equations.
- Algebraic graph theory
Algebraic graph theory is a branch of mathematics that studies graphs and other models of discrete structures by a combined power of spectral methods of linear algebra; group theory (covered in part in Further pure mathematics; and algebra over finite fields.
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
This module is a dissertation and assumes a high level of mathematical maturity.
To study this module you must:
- declare the MSc in Mathematics (or another qualification towards which the module can count) as your qualification intention
- have successfully completed at least four other modules in the MSc in Mathematics.
The Advances in approximation theory’ topic builds on the material in Advanced mathematical methods and Approximation theory. Normally, you should have completed both these modules to be accepted to study this topic.
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