Unit name | Project 1 |
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Unit code | MATH32200 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Viveka Erlandsson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Various, depending on project selected |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit Aims
To give students an opportunity to study an advanced topic of their choice over an extended period of time, working more or less independently, and to develop experience of report-writing and oral presentation.
Unit Description
There is a very wide range of topics available.
Transferable Skills:
Self-directed study; library research and use of the mathematical literature; time management; report writing; oral presentation.
Guidance from supervisor, leading to independent study with further discussion with supervisor as necessary. Skills training is provided early in teaching block 1.
A written report (contributing 90% of the final assessment mark) and a short talk (contributing 10% of the final assessment mark).
There is no set reading for this unit.