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ACM40910

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research Project II (ACM40910)

Subject:
Applied & Computational Maths
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Dr Graham Benham
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a graduate level research project representing a substantial piece of independent research in data and computational science. The student will be expected to write a dissertation giving an original exposition of the research topic. The dissertation should demonstrate a genuine in-depth mastery of a significant area of research in data and computational science, and should show an understanding of the wider context in which it applies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this project the student will have:

(a) Gained an in-depth understanding of a significant topic in data and computational science research.

(b) Written a dissertation on the topic, including a review of the theoretical background.

(c) Given an oral presentation communicating the key aspects and results of their project.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

600

Total

600


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Research project guided by Academic Supervisor.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: Written dissertation Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80

No
Assignment(Including Essay): Research Presentation Week 8 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr James Herterich Lecturer / Co-Lecturer