Module Identifier MAM9840  
Module Title MAJOR PROJECT  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Dr T McDonough  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Dr T McDonough  
Pre-Requisite May only be taken by a final year M Math student  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   Tutorial.  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Report. Deadline for interim report: Monday 20th February, 2006 . Presentation in the week beginning 24th April, 2006. Deadline for the final report: Monday 22nd May, 2006.  100%
Supplementary Assessment Written report  100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of the module, a student should have demonstrated:
1. the ability to obtain knowledge independently, using library, computing network and internet resources;
2. the ability to initiate and pursue extended investigations, formulate problems relevant to these investigations and solve them;
3. 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.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7