MATH40560 Undergraduate Research Project

Academic Year 2020/2021

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.

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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

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 supervision 
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: 15 minute presentation to fellow students Week 11 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Project: research project report ((ca 6000 words) detailing the outcome of the student's investigation s during the trimester. Must be in the student's own words and demonstrate some originality Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

90


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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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