Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Project Report Written Report (25-50 pages). Estimated deadline for interim report: End of October. Estimated deadline for final report: Early January. | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to obtain knowledge independently, using library, computing network and internet resources;
Demonstrate the ability to initiate investigations, formulate appropriate problems and solve them;
Demonstrate the ability to present a detailed typeset 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 one hour 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 module will include timetabled training sessions on (i) LaTeX typesetting, (ii) writing a mathematical report, and (iii) making good use of library resources. Students will submit their preliminary findings in an interim report early in the semester and will be given an opportunity to present a short seminar on their project at the end of the semester (both for formative assessment).
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Work independently through uncertainty, responding constructively to challenges and setbacks. |
| Co-ordinating with others | Work effectively with a supervisor and others, using feedback to improve independent work. |
| Creative Problem Solving | Develop and apply original or adapted approaches to solve non-routine mathematical problems. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Analyse problems rigorously, question assumptions, and evaluate mathematical arguments and results. |
| Digital capability | Use appropriate digital tools to support mathematical research, analysis, and presentation. |
| Professional communication | Present complex mathematical ideas clearly and accurately in written and oral form. |
| Real world sense | Recognise how advanced mathematics relates to applications or research. |
| Reflection | Reflect on learning and decision-making to identify strengths and areas for improvement. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Apply advanced mathematical knowledge and techniques to carry out an independent project. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7