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MA3521 Computational Mathematics Project

MA3521(=MC371) Computational Mathematics Project

Credits: 20

Convenor: Dr. J. Levesley

Semester: 2

Prerequisites:	essential: CO1003(=MC103), MA1001(=MC126), MA1002(=MC127), MA1152(=MC147), MA2001(=MC224), MA2071(=MC228)
Assessment:	Weekly work/presentation: 15%	Written project report: 85%

Lectures:	none	Problem Classes:	2
Tutorials:	none	Private Study:	134
Labs:	none	Seminars:	2
Project:	none	Other:	12
Surgeries:	none	Total:	150

Course Description

The purpose of the computational mathematics project is to develop the skills in applied mathematical project work, combining skills in computing and applied mathematics. In doing this, the student will demonstrate the ability to pursue independent study. Projects will usually involve a significant computing element. Each student on the module will be assigned to a project supervisor (in exceptional circumstances, the student may be assigned to more than one supervisor). It is the responsibility of the student wishing to take this module to ensure, via the module convenor, that a suitable project supervisor is available.

Note: this module is normally available only to third year Computational Mathematics students, for whom it is a core module. Other students may take this module only by permission of the module convener and subject to availability of a suitable supervisor.

Aims

The module aims to develop the student's independent study skills, scientific computing skills, writing skills, and presentation skills, as well as developing the student's ability to get to grips with a larger piece of applied mathematics and/or modelling than would normally be possible with weekly/fortnightly problem sheets.

Objectives

Pursue a course of self-study with guidance from a member of staff.

Write a structured project report on a computational mathematical topic.

Receive instruction on making a formal oral presentation.

Give an oral and visual presentation to a group of peers and staff.

Transferable Skills

Scientific computation, use of scientific typesetting software (e.g. LaTeX), independent study, written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Details of Assessment

The student will have weekly meetings with the supervisor; at each meeting, progress to date will be reviewed and targets for the next week agreed. 2% of the total mark will be awarded for the initial project description and 3% for a weekly diary. At the end of the project, each student will make a short presentation which will contribute 10% of the final mark.

The project report will contribute 85% of the final mark.