Mathematics Group Project - 2019 entry

On this module, you will work in teams of eight, conducting research on an open mathematical problem. You will extensively enhance key skills deemed desirable by employers, such as communication and project management.

 
Prerequisite module: specific to the project topic concerned

The module aims to give you an opportunity to: work as part of a team under the tutorage of an expert in a chosen field in preparation for future employability; conduct research on an open mathematical problem; and extensively enhance key skills, such as communication and project management.

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 work independently and creatively on a substantial piece of work in an area of the mathematical sciences of your own particular interest;

2 work as part of a team to formulate and solve open-ended problems in mathematics.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

3 communicate results and methodology effectively in writing;

4 present your work orally to an audience of varied expertise and background.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:

5 formulate and plan a detailed project proposal;

6 evaluate the contributions of themselves and others towards the project, and adherence to plan;

7 strengthen IT, research and team working skills;

8 articulate increased knowledge and application of key employability skills.

Weekly contact time with the project adviser will be scheduled. Additionally, some material will be developed in lectures as follows:


- overview of module and projects available;

- effective project management;

- report writing;

- understanding the assessment criteria for the report;

- peer feedback on draft reports;

- project updates.

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.


If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

Specific to the project topic concerned

Reading list for this module: