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MATH197 HM - Senior Thesis in Mathematics

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Staff

Offered: Fall and Spring

Description: Senior thesis offers the student, guided by the faculty advisor, a chance to experience a taste of the life of a professional research mathematician. The work is largely independent with guidance from the research advisor. The principal objective of the senior thesis program is to help you develop intellectually and improve your written and verbal communication skills. Students are expected to present their work orally and to produce a thesis conforming to the publication standards of a professional mathematician.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of department