MAM9840 - MAJOR PROJECT

Module Identifier	MAM9840
Module Title	MAJOR PROJECT
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Dr T McDonough
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-Requisite	May only be taken by a final year M Math student
Course delivery	Seminars / Tutorials	20 Hours Tutorial.
Assessment	Semester Assessment	Report: Monday 24th February, 2003: deadline for interim report. Presentation in the week beginning 28th April, 2003. Friday 30th May,2003: deadline for the final report.	100%
	Supplementary Assessment	written report	100%

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.

Brief 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.

Content

The topic and detailed resource material will be arranged in consultation with the supervisor.