SPMM800: Master's thesis in Mathematics
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: English
EKA: N310024102
Assessment: Second examiner: External
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn, Spring
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N310024101
ECTS value: 30
Date of Approval: 15-05-2023
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
Comment
A supervisor contract and project statement must be handed in.
Submission is conducted electronically via spoc.sdu.dk/form/778/submit. Submission must take place no later than 1 week after the semester has started, but is recommended, that it is handed in as soon as possible. The contract must be approved by supervisor, teaching committee and the head of studies.
Be aware that it is not possible to fill in the form after deadline of submission, since the application system will shut down. The system will reopen in connection with the next course registration, then you can fill out the form for the next semester.
Theses written in English must contain a summary prepared in Danish. See more in the Curriculum, §7.5.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
The thesis constitutes the conclusion of the masters program in mathematics. In the thesis, the student should demonstrate deep knowledge of one or more concrete areas within mathematics, mathematical education or philosophy of mathematics.
Expected learning outcome
At the conclusion of the thesis, the student should be able to:
- Formulate problems at the current research level in mathematics, mathematical education or philosophy of mathematics.
- Plan, analyze and apply methods from mathematical sciences to solving the stated problems.
- Present the obtained knowledge and insight in a precise and intelligible language – in both oral and written form.
Content
The project takes its point of departure from a scientific paper or a few such papers published within the aforementioned area.
Literature
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Deadline for master's theses carried out in the spring semester is 1 June.
Deadline for master's theses carried out in the autumn semester is 1 January.
Deadline for master's theses carried out in the autumn semester is 1 January.
Tests
Report and oral defense
EKA
N310024102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
English
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
30
Additional information
The examination starts with a presentation. After the presentation the student may be examined in both the report and the presentation. The student's presentation is part of the total assessment.
The deadline for the thesis report is final. This means that one exam attempt has been used if the thesis report has not been handed in on time. In the event of a missed submission deadline, the university sets a modified research problem within the same subject area as the thesis. The modified research problem must correspond a work load of three months, and it must be received by the Head of Studies no later than 14 days after the submission deadline.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
| Profile | Education | Semester | Offer period |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc major in Mathematics - Registration 1 September 2021, 2022 and 2023 | | Odense | 4 | E23 |
| MSc major in Mathematics - Registration 1 september 2021, 2022 and 2023 | | Odense | 4 | E23 |
| MSc major in Mathematics and minor in Physics - Registration 1 september 2023 | | Odense | 4 | E23 |
Transition rules
Transitional arrangements describe how a course replaces another course when changes are made to the course of study.
If a transitional arrangement has been made for a course, it will be stated in the list.
See transitional arrangements for all courses at the Faculty of Science.