Math 494.594 Final Project Process
Fall Term 2010

Final Project Due Dates Timeline

First--Pick topics : Research a variety of topics chosen from the following list. Pick THREE topics that interest you. Order them; 1, 2 and 3. List them on a piece of paper, add your name to the paper and bring the paper to class on Wednesday, Week 4, 10/20.

Second--Note assigned topic : During or shortly after class on Wednesday, Week 4, 10/20, you will be assigned one topic (undergraduate) or two topics (graduate). These assignments will be posted below.

Third--Find resources : By Monday, Week 6, 11/1, follow item 1--undergraduate or item 1--graduate in the MATH 494.594 FINAL PROJECT directions in your course pack and email Laurie resource references. Approval for these resources (or a request for different resources) will be promptly returned to you by email.

Fourth--Write draft: By Wednesday, Week 7, 11/10, follow item 2--undergraduate or item 2--graduate in the MATH 494.594 FINAL PROJECT directions in your course pack, and email Laurie a draft of your final project paper (two papers for graduate). See the note about the paper drafts in the MATH 494.594 FINAL PROJECT directions.

Fifth--Revise paper: Revise your paper(s) as needed once the draft is returned with comments.

Sixth--Prepare presentation: Follow item 3--undergraduate or item 3--graduate in the MATH 494.594 FINAL PROJECT directions in your course pack, and prepare a presentation for class. The final project presentation schedule will be posted towards the end of the term.