MST30080 Maths Research

Academic Year 2022/2023

This is a module in mathematical problem-solving. Its primary purpose is to provide an opportunity for final-year undergraduates in BSc Social Sciences to experience something of what is involved in doing mathematical research, and to explore their own capabilities individually and in groups on mathematical problems and ideas which are new to them. The goal of mathematical research, of course, is to discover new, interesting and relevant results and to advance the frontiers of mathematical knowledge. The core of this activity, however, is solving particular problems and explaining new and unexpected mathematical patterns or phenomena. For this reason the module focuses on solving non-routine problems in mathematics and in writing up/ presenting these solutions.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, the student is expected to develop the mathematical skill of
problem-solving and improve his/her writing/presentational/communication skills.

Indicative Module Content:

The topics/problems that will be covered will be tailored to the interests, abilities and requirements of the students.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

24
Autonomous Student Learning

180
Total

228
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials/workshops, enquiry and problem-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This is a module in mathematical problem-solving. There are no specific learning requirements. However, the student should be familiar with the standard mathematical terminology and notions (numbers, sets, functions etc.).


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: The students, divided into groups of 3 or 4, will have to give an oral presentation of some mathematical result or idea arising from the workshop sheets. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Group Project: There will be 10 workshops, where the students will be graded in groups. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Continuous Assessment: Weekly Homework assignments, where students have to submit their attempts individually. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

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, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

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