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Taking Mathematics While Studying Abroad Duke students make plans for studying abroad through the Global Education Office. See especially the Step-by-Step Guide. Study abroad requires careful planning for a mathematics students , since learning in mathematics is cumulative and the study of mathematics is frequently organized quite differently in other countries. One consequence of this is that many courses offered at foreign universities do not correspond well to any course at Duke. For example a course in country X might cover half of the material in one Duke course and half of the material in another or the material in one Duke course may be treated in greater depth in a two semester sequence at a foreign university. A foreign university may offer fewer electives than Duke. This means that it may be difficult to find courses for which transfer credit can be given. Math 401(121) and Math 431(139) must be taken at Duke except in special circumstances with prior approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Since a first rigorous course in analysis (Math 431(139) or Math 531(203)) is an important prerequisite for many other courses, it is frequently advisable to have taken this course before studying abroad. Math majors planning a trip should begin serious review of the course offerings at foreign universities two semesters prior to the planned semester abroad. Make a short list of courses you would like to take. Then gather data which give a clear and detailed picture of the courses. The following list covers the information which the math department generally needs to judge if the course is suitable for transfer credit:
1. Beginning date of the course. End date of the course. Information about
the total number of course meetings. Once you have the answers to 1-6 you may contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies at schoen@math.duke.edu and ask about the possibility of transfer credit. Alternatively, you may contact the global education office and supply them with the answers to 1-6. They will then contact the math department. Courses taken abroad must be approved through the Global Education Office before you go. In case a course is canceled or does not fit the original course description, the student is responsible for contacting the Global Education Office or the Director of Undergraduate Studies for advice and approval of alternate courses. Finally, don't overlook the fact that at least half of the major/minor courses must be taken at Duke. Questions about taking mathematics courses while studying abroad should be directed to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Chad Schoen. |
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