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MATH40850

Academic Year 2024/2025

Advanced Topics in Maths I (MATH40850)

Subject:
Mathematics
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr John Sheekey
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Students will study an advanced topic in mathematics.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Students will learn an advanced topic in mathematics. Students will develop their presentation skills and learn how to present advanced material to their peers.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Lectures

0
Conversation Class

5
Online Learning

20
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Self-guided learning

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
Practical Skills Assessment: Presentation Week 8, Week 15 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Exam Week 15 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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