MATH 6990 02: Independent Study

MATH 6990 - Independent Study

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 44297,

Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Jozsef Jalics

Email: jalics@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Dr. Jozsef Z. Jalics
Instructor Professional Qualifications:  Ph. D., Mathematics, The Ohio State University
M.S., Mathematics, The Ohio State University
B.S., Mathematics, John Carroll University
Instructor Office Location: Cafaro Hall 607
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-3311

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Course Description

6990. Independent Study. Study under the supervision of a staff member. May be repeated. 3 s.h. Prereq.: Approval of graduate director. 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional

No specific text required.  Appropriate texts and/or journal articles will be explored throughout the term.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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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.