Learning Outcomes:
independent mastery of significant and deep ideas in mathematics
independent research and inquiry
presentation and communication skills with technical and advanced subject matter
Final Year Project (MATH40560)
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- College:
- Science
- School:
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Level:
- 4 (Masters)
- Credits:
- 10
- Module Coordinator:
- Professor Gary McGuire
- Credit Split by Trimester:
- Autumn 5
Spring 5 - Trimester:
- 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
- Mode of Delivery:
- On Campus
- Internship Module:
- No
Curricular information is subject to change.
A significant project requiring research into and mastery of an advanced mathematics topic of current interest. This project is conducted under the supervision of an academic member of staff with the agreement of the module coordinator.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 250 |
| Total | 250 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
These include critical writing, presentation to a group, research under supervisionRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): A short oral examination of about ten minutes. | Week 10 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Individual Project: Students will work on a project given by a supervisor which has to be finished in week 12 of the second trimester. The theme for a project will be selected in the first 3 weeks in the first trimester | Week 12 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Report(s): Students will present their project in week 11 of the second trimester (12 minutes presentation plus questions). | Week 11 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Report(s): Students will present a poster during a poster session in Week 1 of Trimester 2. | Week 1 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| 2 Trimester (Sep-May) | Lecture | Offering 50 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 14:00 - 14:50 |
| 2 Trimester (Sep-May) | Lecture | Offering 50 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 14:00 - 14:50 |