Postgraduate Courses
MAED
Mathematics for Educators
- MAED 5021Mathematical Analysis and Its Applications I[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course is an introduction to analysis and its applications. Countable and uncountable sets, metrics, norms, open sets, closed sets, continuity, homeomorphisms, connectedness, complete metric spaces, totally bounded sets, fixed points, compact metric spaces, uniform continuity, category, the Baire Category Theorem, sequences of functions, pointwise and uniform convergence, the space of bounded functions.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Analyse if a given set is countable or uncountable, construct bijections between two sets, analyse the cardinality of the Cantor set.
- 2.Analyse if a function defined on a set is a metric or a norm, analyse if a sequence in a metric or norm space converges, determine whether or not two metrics or two norms are equivalent. Analyse if a metric space is of the second category. Apply the Baire Category Theorem in different contexts.
- 3.Analyse if a given subset of a metric space is open or closed, compact, connected, totally bounded and construct the relative metric.
- 4.Analyse if a given mapping from a metric space into another metric space is continuous and uniformly continuous by using different continuity characterizations, determine if a given map is a homeomorphism.
- 5.Analyse if a metric space is complete by using nested set theorem and Balzono-Weierstrass Theorem.
- 6.Apply fixed point theorem in the context of differential equations.
- MAED 5032Applications of Geometry and Analysis[3-0-0:3]Prerequisite(s)MAED 5021DescriptionThis course will show how mathematical analysis can be used to investigate a variety of physical phenomena. Kepler's laws of planetary motion will be derived from Newton's law gravitation. Further topics will be the use of differential geometry, in particular Gaussian curvature, in describing space curves and surfaces. Additional topics will be other historically important uses of differential equations, Fourier series and harmonic analysis.
- MAED 5111Classical and Abstract Algebra[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis is a course which develops the rigorous definition of real and complex numbers, and various aspects of polynomials.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Use Peano axioms to define natural numbers and their arithmetic rigorously.
- 2.Use the method of Dedekind cuts to rigorously define the field of real numbers.
- 3.Define complex numbers and apply them to algebraic and geometric problems.
- 4.Describe the connection between polynomials and geometric objects defined by them.
- 5.Compare various special polynomials and show a variety of their applications.
- MAED 5121Algebra and Its Applications I[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course reviews the notion of groups, rings and homomorphisms and quotient constructions. Applications are then described for finite fields and number theory, and coding theory.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Formulate precisely the mathematical axioms which a group (and ring) must satisfy.
- 2.Derive certain more advance properties of groups and rings from the axioms.
- 3.Identify when a group or ring occurs in a physical or mathematical situation, and infer useful information based on properties satisfied by groups and rings.
- 4.Apply algebraic concepts to organize and solve problems.
- 5.Explain how abstract algebra is used to solve certain classical questions of geometry and algebra.
- 6.Explain how abstract algebra is used to prove certain number theory results, and how these results are used for encryption purposes in modern day communications.
- MAED 5211Classical and Modern Geometry[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course is about important ideas in the development of geometry. Topics include logic and axiomatic system, projective geometry, Hilbert’s axioms, hyperbolic models, geometric transformations, hyperbolic trigonometry.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain the axiomatic nature of Euclid’s Elements and its shortcomings and then show how Hilbert's axioms provide a rigorous foundation for Euclidean geometry.
- 2.Formulate the parallel postulate and explain its role in the development of hyperbolic geometry.
- 3.Use geometric transformations to characterize various geometries.
- 4.Use hyperbolic trigonometry to study various properties of hyperbolic geometry.
- MAED 5321Combinatorics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionTopics in combinatorics including counting combinations and counting permutations, generating functions, and enumerative combinatorics. Inclusion-exclusion principle, Polya’s theory of counting, graph theory and applications.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain the reasons behind combinatorial principles and applications.
- 2.Design combinatorial problems using the principles taught in class.
- 3.Present projects related to certain theorems or problems in combinatorics.
- 4.Construct problems to show the usefulness of the principles for teaching purposes.
- MAED 5322Methodology of Mathematics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course is about mathematical thinking in mathematics. One purpose is to show how mathematical concepts, terminologies, formulas, equations, and theories are developed through examples of calculus, analysis, algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and probability, etc. The other purpose is to provide a global picture of mathematics by discussing its foundations, structures, internal relations, crises, and envisions. It is a combination of history, pedagogy, methodology, and philosophy of mathematics.
- MAED 5421Probability and Statistics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course illustrates how to use statistical and probabilistic techniques with an open source statistics package R to analyze data, especially in education.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Describe the core ideas on analyzing data.
- 2.Communicate effectively the statistical results to both lay and expert audiences utilizing appropriate information and suitable technology.
- 3.Apply rigorous, analytic and highly numerate methods to analyze and solve problems in daily life and at work.
- 4.Carry out objective analysis and prediction of quantitative information with independent judgement.
- MAED 5511Teaching Mathematics in the Digital Age[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course is about the use of various digital tools to produce interactive teaching materials for mathematics and the pedagogical framework of designing mathematics lessons using digital tools that can enhance the effectiveness of students’ learning.
- MAED 5611Pedagogy in Mathematics Teaching[3-0-0:3]BackgroundStudents should possess knowledge of advanced mathematics and have an initial understanding of Math education.DescriptionThis course focuses on intricate teaching methods and best practices in mathematics education. It delves into effective teaching strategies, the application of advanced technology in mathematics instruction, current trends and challenges in mathematics education, and the integration of cultural diversity in the classroom. Designed for educators and those aspiring to specialize in mathematics education, this course aims to enhance their teaching proficiency. Upon completion, participants will have a full grasp of effective strategies for math instruction and will be equipped to design compelling math lessons for their students.
- MAED 5731Problem Solving Strategies[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course covers ways to teach strategies and techniques to students to solve mathematical problems as they appeared in mathematical competitions. It covers many techniques, including transformation methods for solving geometry problems, and graph theoretical methods for solving combinatorial problems.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate various techniques to solve certain types of math problems.
- 2.Present solutions and compare the strength and weakness of the techniques.
- 3.Modify problems to create new problems.
- 4.Identify conditions in solving problems to investigate further applications.
- MAED 5821Topics in Mathematics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course introduces a selection of topics from interdisciplinary mathematics, which may include mathematical physics, mathematical biology, image processing, etc.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Apply theoretical knowledge, principles and techniques to physical problems.
- 2.Recognize and develop appreciation to roles of mathematics in scientific computation.
- 3.Implement various numerical algorithms on computers and apply them to real life problems.
- 4.Present numerical output from a computer code in a systematic ways.
- MAED 5841Topics in Applied Mathematics for Mathematics Educators[3-0-0:3]BackgroundStudents are expected to have some fundamental knowledge and understanding of elementary Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.DescriptionThis course introduces a selection of topics in applied mathematics, which may include mathematical modelling, differential equations, data analysis and visualization, scientific computation, etc., and their connections with mathematical applications and pedagogy approaches.
- MAED 5851Scientific Computation[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course introduces various case studies drawn from different areas of science to illustrate the use of computers as a problem-solving tool. Each integrates physical principles and mathematical models, as well as numerical techniques and computer implementations, into a coherent perspective.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Develop theoretical knowledge, principles and techniques to physical problems.
- 2.Recognize and develop appreciation to roles of mathematics in scientific computation.
- 3.Implement various numerical algorithms on computers and apply them to real life problems.
- 4.Present numerical output from a computer code in a systematical way.
- MAED 6980MSc Project[3 credits]DescriptionIn this course, the student will do a project in an area of mathematics or mathematics education under the guidance of a faculty member. The project either surveys a topic, develops teaching plans and materials, or describes an investigation completed by the student.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain advanced mathematical theories, concepts and principles using precise mathematical language.
- 2.Apply independent judgment to investigative mathematical work.
- 3.Apply a rigorous logical and analytic approach to execute tasks and solve mathematical problems.
- 4.Communicate mathematical concepts and methods effectively to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
- MAED 6981Independent Study[1-3 credit(s)]DescriptionIndependent study of selected mathematical topic(s) under the supervision of a faculty member. Consent of instructor is required, and each student can only study this course for once.
