Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 11 x 2 Hour Tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Report. Estimated deadline for interim report: End of October. Estimated deadline for final report: Early January. | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, a student should have demonstrated:
1. the ability to obtain knowledge independently, using library, computing network and internet resources;
2. the ability to initiate investigations, formulate appropriate problems and solve them;
3. the ability to present a detailed word-processed report on the work carried out.
Brief description
This module is intended to help a final year M Math student pursue mathematical or statistical investigations working as independently as possible of direct instruction, and to report coherently on his/her investigations. The particular topic will be chosen in consultation with a supervisor whom the student will see for at most one hour per week. The main purpose of these tutorials is to ensure that progress on the project has not been impeded by difficulties or misunderstandings and to make such suggestions as seem appropriate.
Aims
To give the student experience of independent study of a topic in Mathematics or Statistics.
Content
The topic and detailed resource material will be arranged in consultation with the supervisor.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7