Course overview
The professional skill most highly prized by future employers is that of good communication. This course aims to provide learners with the communication and research skills necessary to contribute effectively and thoughtfully to their future workplace and to society in general. Both communication and research are understood in a broad sense: the technical side of mathematical writing, speaking to small and to large audiences, organising slides, writing cogent arguments, selecting appropriate examples, listening to and answering questions, engaging with people from different backgrounds, performing literature search, correct attribution of sources, ethical behaviour in research and communication.
- LaTeX Typesetting Skills
- Good Mathematical Communication
- Aboriginal Perspectives and Mathematics
- Career Planning
Course learning outcomes
- Apply the principles of effective mathematical writing when preparing a mathematical technical report.
- Plan, prepare and deliver a clear mathematical oral presentation.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness by participating in an online forum and writing a reflective piece in the area of Aboriginal Cultures and the mathematical sciences.
- Typeset mathematical writing using the typesetting software LaTeX.
- Demonstrate researching relevant literature and referencing it appropriately and apply general mathematical research techniques to a small investigative problem.
- Develop introductory career planning knowledge and skills and apply them to preparing a resume and cover letter addressing a mathematics-rich job ad.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 26297
Section FR01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 26298
Section PR02
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 26299
Section PR01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 26300
Section WS02
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 26301
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 25
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