MATH 4890 - Independent Study
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44167,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Marie Kramer
Email: mkramer02@ysu.edu
Course Description
4890. Independent Study. Study under the supervision of a staff member. May be repeated. 3 s.h. Prereq.: Consent of instructor. 1-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 1 | Eli E. Goldwyn, Sandy Ganzell, Aaron Wootton | 978-3-031-08560-4 |
| Required | Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 2 | Eli E. Goldwyn, Sandy Ganzell, Aaron Wootton | 978-3-031-08564-2 |
Both are available for free as an eBook through Maag Library.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Abstracts of suggested textbook chapters | Select topic | |
| 8/31 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter | Background information | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 9/7 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Background information | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 9/14 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Background information | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 9/21 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 9/28 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 10/5 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 10/12 | Prepare mid-semester progress report | Prepare mid-semester progress report | |
| 10/19 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions Prepare mid-semester progress report |
Submit mid-semester progress report |
| 10/26 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 11/2 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions | Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 11/9 | Mutually agreed upon textbook chapter Supplementary material (if needed) |
Work on mutually agreed upon problems/research questions Prepare final report |
Mutually agreed upon assignment |
| 11/16 | Prepare final report | Prepare final report | |
| 11/23 | Prepare final report | Prepare final report | |
| 11/30 | Prepare final report | Submit final report |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.