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MAT-30016 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 14 February 2023

MAT-30016 - Project II - ISP
Coordinator: Peter Wootton Tel: +44 1782 7 33767
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module is an opportunity for students to explore in depth a particular topic or problem in mathematics chosen from a list prepared by the staff. Each student is supervised by a member of staff throughout the execution of the project. This project is carried out between September and May. There are many different subject areas available. The work is assessed by means of a dissertation and a poster presentation.

Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to study a particular topic or problem in mathematics or statistics in depth and to report on it orally and in writing.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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Study hours

Supervision and poster presentation - 10 hours
Independent study: 140 hours

School Rules

General aptitude (assessed by a formal interview and recommendations from their personal tutor, year tutors and/or programme director).

Description of Module Assessment

1: Dissertation weighted 70%
Equivalent to approximately 4000 words
A written mathematical report on an agreed area of mathematics produced using a mathematical typesetting package.

2: Poster Presentation weighted 30%
Production and presentation of a poster summarising the project
A professionally produced academic poster, presented to both their peers and staff. Students will be questioned on their poster.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 14 February 2023