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MC480 Mathematics Project
| Credits: 20 |
Convenor: Will Light |
Semester: Either |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Assessment: |
Weekly work/presentation: 15% |
Written thesis: 85% |
| Lectures: |
none |
Classes: |
none |
| Tutorials: |
12 |
Private Study: |
138 |
| Labs: |
none |
Seminars: |
none |
| Project: |
none |
Other: |
none |
| Total: |
150 |
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Course Description
The purpose of the mathematics project is for the student to combine the skills
acquired in other mathematics modules in the production of a suitable project.
In doing this, the student will demonstrate the ability to pursue independent
study. Some projects may involve a substantial 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 responsibilty
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 available only to final year M.Math. students
(either straight mathematics
or mathematics with astronomy); it may be taken in either semester,
but advice should be sought from the convenor as to the choice of semester;
mathematics with astronomy students may not take it in the same
semester as PA497.
Aims
The project aims to equip the student with independent study skills, writing
skills, and presentation skills, as well as developing the student's ability to
get to grips with a substantial piece of mathematics in a relatively unaided
way.
Transferable Skills
Independent study, writing skills, 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. 5%
of the total mark will be awarded for this activity. At the end of the project,
each student will make a short presentation which will contribute 10% of the
final mark.
The thesis will contribute 85% of the final mark.
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Roy L. Crole
10/22/1998