Details the planning and the outcomes for an undergraduate seminar course that introduced students to journal articles and graduate level texts pertaining to theoretical computer science. Included are useful guides for students that provide basic techniques for reading mathematical papers, and that lead students through the process of generating…

Argues that the level of student activity in a mathematics department at an undergraduate institution is an important gauge of academic atmosphere within the program. Outlines some practical tips for improving the level of student activity through properly directed faculty activity. (Author/ASK)

Proposes the introduction of dual seminars into the mathematics major, a first-year seminar and a senior seminar. Both seminars focus on critical developmental skills such as reading mathematics, writing in mathematics, proof, and recognizing the fundamental unity of the fields of mathematics. (Author/MM)

Describes a one-semester, hour mathematics senior seminar course at Olivet Nazarene University. Explains how course assignments fit together to provide development of student mathematical maturity. (Author/MM)

Discusses experiences teaching senior seminar at a small women's college where the emphasis is on the writing process, practicing of presentations, and fellow student feedback. (Author/MM)

Describes a senior seminar as a capstone writing-intensive course with the purpose of introducing students to independent mathematical study. Discusses changes in the seminar over time that reflect changes in program emphasis and the interests of both faculty and students. (Author/MM)

Describes the current practice of the senior seminar at Ball State University and reflects on how the seminar has benefited both faculty and student participants. (Author/MM)

Describes a student/faculty research project as one example in an area that appears to offer other opportunities for undergraduate research. Investigates whether people tend to prefer the rectangular shape known as the golden rectangle to other rectangular shapes. (Author/MM)

Discusses experiences teaching mathematics courses in a lecture-free, discussion-based seminar format at all levels of the traditional undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Presents methods for motivating, instructing, and supporting student efforts toward independent reading of mathematical text. Provides a non-scientific assessment of the…

Describes the senior seminar in mathematics at Hood College which is a course in the history of mathematics. It is a student-led seminar with students gaining practice in oral presentation, preparing visual aids, and planning a class. (Author/MM)