The module offers students the opportunity to work independently, under limited supervision, on an area of mathematics of their choice. There is no specific mathematical syllabus for this module. The topic of the dissertation will depend on the mutual interests of the student and the student's chosen supervisor. The coursework will consist of writing a dissertation plan, an oral presentation of material from the dissertation to examiners and an interview of the student by the examiners.
Total contact hours: 15
Private study hours: 435
Total study hours: 450
Main assessment methods
Dissertation Plan 3-4 pages 5%
Sample Chapter 4-6 pages 5%
Presentation and Viva 20-25 minutes (of which presentation 10 minutes) 20%
Project 30-40 pages 70%
Texts depend on the projects offered.
On successfully completing the module students will:
1 be aware of the breadth, depth and wider relevance of an advanced mathematical topic of current interest;
2 have demonstrated an ability to communicate technical information effectively using a variety of methods;
3 have demonstrated the ability to comprehend problems, abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically to facilitate their analysis and solution;
4 be able to present mathematical arguments and to draw conclusions from mathematical calculation and/or computer output;
5 have a reasonable ability to apply mathematical concepts and statistical techniques in a particular context.
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