Module overview
This module provides a compulsory two semester project in the fourth year of the MMath programme. The project entails a weekly meeting with a supervisor during term-time who advises and assists the student in the study of a particular topic. The dissertation is written by the student incorporating the results of studying the topic and using the experience and feedback gained from writing and orally presenting an interim report
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The work may involve directed reading of books or original papers in journals and the provision of examples to illustrate particular aspects of a topic. Some topics may also present the opportunity for students to pursue their own investigations, or to undertake practical work using the computer. Students are advised to begin choosing their projects well before the end of their third year by consulting the appropriate supervisor. A student undertaking a project should inform the module co-ordinator of the supervisor's name by the end of the third year. Each student is required to submit an interim report and give an oral presentation on his/her project work towards the end of semester
- Innovation and originality of approach
- Breadth and depth of comprehension
- Use of resources
- Clarity of presentation
- Development and progress through the topic
- Independently study an of area of advanced mathematics, informed by the research interests of the Mathematical Sciences Academic Unit, which is not available in lectures
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Synthesise and draw conclusions clearly and unambiguously from a range of information drawn from a diverse range of sources
- Write an extensive technical report on advanced mathematics
- Critically analyse and appreciate an area of advanced mathematics
- Manage their time and work autonomously, take initiative and develop personal responsibility for a major piece of written work
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Develop the ability to bring an extended piece of work to a successful conclusion.
Syllabus
Not applicable
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Individual supervision and private study.
Type | Hours |
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Teaching | 24 |
Independent Study | 276 |
Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Other. Further details of projects is a partial list of topics, together with further guidelines. However, these topics are to be regarded mainly as signposts to possible subject areas, and students are strongly encouraged to seek their own project topic and supervisor through discussions with academic staff
Textbooks
J. P. Klein and M. L. Moeschberger (2003). Survival analysis: techniques for censored and truncated data.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Interim report and oral presentation | 25% |
Final report and oral presentation | 75% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External