Module Identifier |
MAM8020 |
Module Title |
SPECTRAL THEORY |
Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Ian Wood |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Pre-Requisite |
MA30210 |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 19 x 1 hour lectures |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 3 x 1 hour exercise classes |
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Other | 6 hours of tutorials discussing directed reading and giving help in preparation of presentation, feedback on presentations |
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Workload Breakdown | Lectures: 19, Exercise classes: 3, Tutorials: 6, Private study: 60, Directed reading 39, Assignments: 16, Presentation preparation 34, Presentations, discussions and feedback 3, Exam preparation: 20, Exam: 2 |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Assessment | 2 Hours TWO HOUR EXAMINATION | 80% |
Semester Assessment | PRESENTATION (30 MINUTE PRESENTATION) | 20% |
Supplementary Assessment | 2 Hours TWO HOUR WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 80% |
Supplementary Assessment | PRESENTATION (IF FAILED ORIGINALLY) | 20% |
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Problem solving |
The assignments will give the students opportunities to show creativity in finding solutions and develop their problem solving skills. |
Research skills |
The project will make the students independently research a mathematical topic. |
Communication |
Written answers to exercises must be clear and well-structured. Project will help students develop presentation skills. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Students are expected to develop their own approach to time-management regarding completion of assignments and projects on time and preparation between lectures. |
Team work |
Students will be encouraged to work on problems in groups during exercise classes. |
Information Technology |
Students will be encouraged to research topics on the internet and can use technology in their presentation |
Application of Number |
Required throughout the course |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Completion of tasks (assignments and presentation) to set deadlines will aid personal development. The course will give indications of whether a student wants to further pursue mathematical analysis and its applications. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Broadens exposure of student to topics in mathematics |