MST30090

Learning Outcomes:

Students should finish this module having improved their:

- ability to work in groups;
- ability to work autonomously in delivering a project;
- skills in a range of technological platforms for mathematics and statistics;
- understanding of the role of mathematics/statistics outside the classroom;
- presentation and communication skills;
- understanding of the challenges in explaining and motivating complex topics to non-experts.

Indicative Module Content:

The main lectured content of this module will involve training in technical, verbal, and written skills for communicating scientific ideas.

The mathematical/statistical content of this module will vary depending on the projects chosen.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given in the form of live discussion sessions, involving both the lecturer and your peers. Further feedback will be given to each group on the various drafts of their project, and the lecturer will be available to give advice throughout. An online forum may be used to facilitate this.