ACM40980 Research Project

Academic Year 2022/2023

In this module the student will undertake work on an original research project in an area of Applied and Computational Mathematics. Aided by the study of original research articles, the student will investigate a current research topic of his/her choice selected from a list proposed by the module co-ordinator, and will be guided by an appropriate supervisor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The student will summarise his/her findings in an oral presentation and a written report.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The student will learn to study original research literature independently and to pursue his/her own research under the guidance of a supervisor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

On successful completion of this project the student will have:

(a) Gained an in-depth understanding of a significant topic in Applied and Computational Mathematics 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.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

25
Project Supervision

25
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

220
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The final-year ACM research project module involves close work with a supervisor on an original research project. The module involves substantial independent study and creative work by the student, and is guided by the supervisor who provides both mentorship and individual tutoring in regular face-to-face or online meetings. The student will gain experience in methods of research, presentation skills and thesis writing. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Presentation on a research topic of choice End of Year Transition n/a Graded Yes

30
Project: Written thesis report on a research topic of choice End of Year Transition n/a Graded Yes

70

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is given on a continuous basis by the project supervisor at regular face-to-face or online meetings. Feedback will be provided by the project supervisor or module coordinator after the interim presentation (around January), and after the final presentation (around April). Feedback from the supervisor on a draft of the thesis should be available, provided the draft is supplied well before the final deadline. Feedback on the final thesis after the grading is available upon request.

Name Role
Dr Sarp Akcay Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Áine Byrne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Frederic Dias Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr James Herterich Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Adrian Ottewill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Christiana Pantelidou Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Conor Sweeney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Niels Warburton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Barry Wardell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Lennon Ó Náraigh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer