| Unit name | Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATHM2204 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Welch |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Available to Computer Science & Mathematics students only.
This project extends over the first two terms, and a written report is to be handed in at the beginning of the Summer Term. A list of suggested topics is made available to students.
Aims
To give students an opportunity to study a topic of their choice, working more or less independently, and to develop experience of report-writing and oral presentation.
Additional unit information can be found at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html
The projects are very variable, and no general statement of mathematical learning objectives is possible. See below under Transferable Skills.
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; details are in the project handbook, available on the handbook webpage.
The student produces a written report (contributing 80% of the final assessment mark), produces a poster (contributing 10% of the final assessment mark) and gives a short talk (contributing 10% of the final assessment mark). The dates for submission of the written report and poster are in the project handbook, available on the handbook webpage. The dates for the project talks will be published in the Blackboard course "MATHS_PROJECTS", and emailed to all enrolled students.
Reading and references are available at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html
