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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
MATH D078X
Course Title (CB02)
Special Projects in Pure Mathematics
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Individual special reading, writing, or study projects in pure mathematics as determined in consultation with the instructor.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a stand-alone course. This course is also CSU transferable. Students need the opportunity to explore concepts in a depth not met in the traditional classroom. This course permits more in-depth study of mathematical concepts than is covered in other courses or permits in-depth study of mathematical concepts that are not covered in °®¶¹´«Ã½ College's other courses but that relate to students' fields of study. This special projects class focuses on topics in pure mathematics.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)

(Not open to students with credit in MATH D078. or MATH D078Y.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion of assigned readings

Discussion of research topics

Oversight of individual student project

Assignments

  1. To be determined in consultation with instructor. See items 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Outside reading/investigation and a written report and/or written assignments and/or examination are required, to be evaluated as defined by the Special Projects Contract.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Explore various topics in pure mathematics
  • Student will complete project objectives/requirements as determined in items 3, 4, and 5 of Special Projects Contract.

CSLOs

  • Investigate an area of special interest in pure mathematics and demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and expertise.

Outline

  1. Explore various topics in pure mathematics
  2. Student will complete project objectives/requirements as determined in items 3, 4, and 5 of Special Projects Contract.
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of the mathematical sciences.
    2. Evaluate current mathematical literature related to the chosen research topic.
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