General description
This module is intended to help a final year M Math student pursue mathematical or statistical investigations working as independently as possible of direct instruction, and to report coherently on his/her investigations. The particular topic will be chosen in consultation with a supervisor whom the student will see for at most two hours per week. The main purpose of these 'tutorials' is to ensure that progress on the project has not been impeded by difficulties or misunderstandings and to make such suggestions as seem appropriate.

Aims
To give the student experience of independent study of a topic in Mathematics or Statistics.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, a student should have demonstrated:

• the ability to obtain knowledge independently, using library, computing network and internet resources;
• the ability to initiate and pursue extended investigations, formulate problems relevant to these investigations and solve them;
• the ability to present a detailed word-processed report on the work carried out.