MAT-30043 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module is an opportunity for students to explore in depth a particular topic or problem in mathematics. Each student is supervised by a member of staff throughout the execution of the project. The project will require engagement with appropriate mathematics literature. If relevant, students may need to perform some computational work utilising specialised mathematics packages.

This module aims¿ to provide students with an opportunity to study a particular topic or problem in mathematics in depth and to report on it in a variety of forms. Specifically, this module aims:
1) To further develop students¿ abilities to analyse mathematics literature.
2) To develop skills in using research materials necessary for interpreting and evaluating mathematics.
3) To develop students¿ ability to investigate a problem in depth over an extended period and produce reports thereon.
4) To develop students¿ ability to communicate mathematical results to audiences using a variety of different communication methods, for example, academic posters.
5) To produce a final-year dissertation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate a range of mathematical techniques to solve mathematical problems: 1,2
communicate mathematical results to an academic audience in written and oral form: 1,2,3
appraise a range of potentially conflicting information and synthesise this into a professional mathematical dissertation: 1
synthesise a range of literature, then present this information in written form: 3

Study hours

Compulsory supervisions with project supervisor: 10 hours.
Independent study and research, preparation of literature review, poster and final dissertation:¿ 290 hours.

School Rules

Barred combination: MAT-30016 Project II.
General aptitude (assessed by a formal interview and/or recommendations from their personal tutor, year tutors and/or programme director).

Description of Module Assessment