Advanced Mathematics Project - 2025 entry
MODULE TITLE | Advanced Mathematics Project | CREDIT VALUE | 60 |
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MODULE CODE | MTHM021 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Claire Foullon (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 11 weeks | 11 weeks |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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In this module you will gain experience of independent work by in-depth research into an open-ended problem agreed with your Project Supervisor. Part way through the project, you will present your work to date to a group of academics and fellow students in order to obtain feedback on your progress and to help guide the remainder of your study. This forms 10% of the assessment. At the end of the project, you will write a coherent and comprehensible account of your work in the form of a dissertation that forms 90% of the assessment. Computational work by the use of MATLAB, or other appropriate package, may form part of the Advanced Mathematics Project.
Pre-requisite Modules: Specific to the project topic concerned.
This module provides the opportunity for you to produce a well-researched project in mathematics, either complementing or extending material in the taught part of the programme. By taking this module, you will develop your research skills and become familiar with current research literature.
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
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Review and appraise recent research in some aspect of mathematics;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
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Apply computational and/or theoretical reasoning to analysing mathematical challenges;
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
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Write a concise, clear and accurate technical report;
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Work independently and to a deadline on an open-ended problem;
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Give a cogent oral presentation on your work to a non-specialist audience.
Term 1: You will choose your project from a list of staff-proposed topics, ranking five preferences by the end of Week 11. A Project Forum in Week 6 will help you explore options and discuss with supervisors. Allocations will be confirmed by the end of term, based on preferences, motivation, and prerequisites.
Term 2, Term 3 and Summer: You will research and write your project, supported by regular meetings with your supervisor and entries in a student-supervisor logbook. A seminar series will develop your research and presentation skills. You will submit a 1-page project skeleton at the start of Term 3 and receive formative feedback from your supervisor and an independent marker. You will give a public oral presentation in June following the exam period, and submit your final dissertation by the due date (around September 1st) in accordance with the University’s submission requirements.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 22 | Guided Independent Study | 578 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category |
Hours of study time |
Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities |
22 |
Individual supervision |
Guided Independent Study |
578 |
Private study and assessment preparation |
Form of Assessment |
Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) |
ILOs Assessed |
Feedback Method |
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Project Skeleton |
1 page |
1-4 |
Written |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment |
% of Credit |
Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) |
ILOs Assessed |
Feedback Method |
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Written dissertation |
80 |
Not to exceed 50 pages of A4 including tables / diagrams / appendices |
1-4 |
Written |
Presentation |
10 |
10 minutes + questions |
5 |
Written |
Good research practice |
10 |
2 student-supervisor logbooks |
1, 3, 4 |
Written |
Original Form of Assessment |
Form of Re-assessment |
ILOs Re-assessed |
Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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All Above |
Written dissertation (100%) |
1-4 |
Referral/deferral period |
Reassessment will be by resubmission of the written dissertation only. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Research papers and relevant sections of textbooks as appropriate to the topic of the individual project. Suitable references will be suggested by the programme coordinator in advance of the projects commencing.
Web-based and electronic resources:
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Reading list for this module:
Author |
Title |
Edition |
Publisher |
Year |
ISBN |
Bowden, J. |
Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present really effective reports |
Library online |
8th ed. Oxford: How To Books |
2008 |
1848032889, 9781848032880 |
Katz, M.J. |
From research to manuscript: a guide to scientific writing |
Library online |
Springer |
2009 |
1402094671, 9781402094675 |
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. |
How to write dissertations & project reports |
Library online |
2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson |
2011 |
9780273743842, 9780273743835 |
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. |
How to write essays & assignments. |
Library online |
2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson |
2011 |
0273743813, 9780273743811 |
Reading list for this module:
CREDIT VALUE | 60 | ECTS VALUE | 30 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | M (NQF level 7) | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 12th March 2024 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 17th April 2025 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Mathematics Project; Dissertation |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.