This course emphasizes readings on pure and applied mathematics topics, such as abstract algebra, statistics, discrete mathematics, and modern geometry. Readings on emerging topics in mathematics and new career fields in mathematics will be covered as well. Students will complete a written senior thesis and make an oral senior thesis presentation. This course allows the student to integrate knowledge of facts and theories in the mathematics discipline and to apply this knowledge to a variety of practical situations and ideas in the discipline as evidenced in both oral and written form. The thesis seminar also gives the student a chance to develop useful research skills, including 1) knowledge of how to conduct the comprehensive study of a single, challenging problem; 2) an understanding of the ethical issues related to research; 3) enhanced communication skills; 4) use of technology; and 5) an appreciation of the scientific research process.
Senior Classification and MAT 234, MAT 331, and MAT 333.