Enquiry for Science Major/Minor/Programme Requirements
MATH3002 Mathematics seminar (6 credits) Academic Year 2026
Offering Department Mathematics Quota 12
Course Co-ordinator Prof K H Law, Mathematics < lawkaho@connect.hku.hk >
Teachers Involved (TBC,Mathematics)
Course Objectives This is a seminar style course intended for those who have very strong interests and good ability in mathematics.  Students will be given book chapters and elementary research articles for private study and then make presentations in front of the whole class. Individual meetings with the instructors will be arranged prior to their presentations. Active participation in all the discussions is expected.  The aim of the course is to let students learn how to initiate self/independent study in mathematics.
Course Contents & Topics Topics chosen by the instructors, including chapters from books and elementary research articles.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO 1 Initiate private independent study on some interesting mathematical topics
Pre-requisites
(and Co-requisites and
Impermissible combinations)		 Pass in MATH2012, MATH2101, MATH2211 and MATH2241
Subject to approval by the Department.
Course Status with Related Major/Minor /Professional Core 2026 Major in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2026 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) ( Core/Compulsory )
2026 Minor in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2025 Major in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2025 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) ( Core/Compulsory )
2025 Minor in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Major in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) ( Core/Compulsory )
2024 Minor in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Major in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) ( Core/Compulsory )
2023 Minor in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Major in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) ( Core/Compulsory )
2022 Minor in Mathematics ( Disciplinary Elective )
Course to PLO Mapping 2026 Major in Mathematics < PLO 3,4,5 >
2026 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4,5 >
2025 Major in Mathematics < PLO 3,4,5 >
2025 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4,5 >
2024 Major in Mathematics < PLO 3,4,5 >
2024 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4,5 >
2023 Major in Mathematics < PLO 3,4,5 >
2023 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4,5 >
2022 Major in Mathematics < PLO 3,4,5 >
2022 Major in Mathematics (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4,5 >
Offer in 2026 - 2027 Y        2nd sem    Examination No Exam     
Offer in 2027 - 2028 Y
Course Grade A+ to F
Grade Descriptors
A Demonstrate thorough grasp of the subject. Show strong analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, with evidence of original thought. Actively engage in and contribute substantially and fruitfully to class discussions. Apply highly effective organizational and presentational skills.
B Demonstrate substantial grasp of the subject. Evidence of analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking. Good participation in class discussions with generally good contributions. Apply effective organizational and presentational skills.
C Demonstrate general but incomplete grasp of the subject. Evidence of some analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking. Make some but not substantial fruitful contributions to class discussions. Apply moderately effective organizational and presentational skills.
D Demonstrate partial but limited grasp, with retention of some relevant information, of the subject. Evidence of some coherent and logical thinking, but with limited analytical and critical abilities. Contribute only in a limited way to fruitful and meaningful class discussions. Apply limited or barely effective organizational and presentational skills.
Fail Demonstrate evidence of little or no grasp of the knowledge and understanding of the subject. Evidence of little or lack of analytical and critical abilities, logical and coherent thinking. Make little or no meaningful contributions to class discussions. Organization and presentational skills are minimally effective or ineffective.
Communication-intensive Course Y
Course Type Project-based course
Course Teaching
& Learning Activities
Activities Details No. of Hours
Meeting with supervisor meeting of the whole class for up to three hours each teaching week 36.0
Reading / Self study individual meetings with the instructors 72.0
Assessment Methods
and Weighting
Methods Details Weighting in final
course grade (%)		 Assessment Methods
to CLO Mapping
Oral presentation This includes presentations, class participations and group discussions. 60.0 1
Research report Written report 40.0 1
Required/recommended reading
and online materials		 NIL
Course Website http://moodle.hku.hk/
Additional Course Information (i) Senior students who are interested in taking a seminar course are recommended to take MATH4910.  
(ii) This course is not a capstone course.


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