|
HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Mathematics
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Eran Nevo
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof Dan Mangoubi
Course/Module description:
Mainly by "hands on" experience and discussion we will improve our abilities in presenting math: both in writing research papers and in giving math talks in versatile settiengs.
Course/Module aims:
Improving our abilities is presenting mathematical materials, both in writing and in lecturing.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To talk and write mathematical materials clearly.
Attendance requirements(%):
93
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Discussion and student lectures.
Course/Module Content:
1. How to write math, focusing on research papers.
2. How to talk math, focusing on lecturing in seminars and in conferences.
Required Reading:
P.R. Halmos, How to write mathematics.
P.R. Halmos, How to talk mathematics.
I. Pak, HOW TO WRITE A CLEAR MATH PAPER: SOME 21ST CENTURY TIPS
J.P. Serre, How to write mathematics badly (youtube video)
W.P. Thurston, ON PROOF AND PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Additional information:
Class will base on discussing student presentations.
|
