This course provides a forum for the exchange of mathematical ideas between faculty and students under the guidance of the course instructor. The instructor arranges weekly presentations by himself, other faculty members and/or students, of lectures or discussions on topics or problems of general interest. The course culminates in the presentation by each student of at least one written report on a selected topic or problem, reflecting some independent work and evidence of familiarity with the mathematical literature. With the permission of the instructor, students may work with other faculty members in the preparation of written reports. Prerequislte:Any two of MATH323, MATH333, MATH341, MATH371