| Unit name | Mini-projects |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATHM0042 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Cho |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Statistical Methods 1, Statistical Computing 1. |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The mini Project gives students the opportunity to explore a potential PhD topic, selected from a list made available at the start of TB2. Project specifications are solicited by the Projects Coordinator. Each submission contains two, related, project descriptions: a mini-project (for this unit) and a full project (which a student could follow and complete for a PhD). The idea is that students get experience on working in a research environment on a project with an adviser. This might then become their full PhD project, or it might not.
Formal ILO Outcome: Students will be able to explain their project topic to a general audience, and describe the key challenges, in practice. Students will be able to report on this project and have learnt how to do this for similar mini-projects in future
Informal ILO: At the end of the Unit, the students will have a better understanding of a potential PhD topic, and have experienced working individually or collaboratively on a research project. They will have developed transferable skills in communication and presenting.
Guidance from supervisor, leading to independent study with further discussion with supervisor as necessary.
Formative: None. Summative: A journal article-style report and presentation.
As relevant to the project.
