MA3PRO-Part 3 Project
Module Provider: Mathematics and Statistics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Completion of two years of a single or joint honours mathematics degree
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: ST3PR Statistics Project and MT37A Part 3 Project and MA3PAL Peer Assisted Learning
Current from: 2019/0
Email: p.ilg@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module focuses on independent learning of a mathematical or statistical topic.
Aims:
The ability to research a new topic independently is a key skill for any mathematician or statistician. This module aims to provide students with the experience of independent research, and to further develop a range of skills required of a modern mathematics and statistics graduate, including written and verbal communication, independent project work and time management. A list of available mathematics and statistics topics will be distributed to students, from which one will be chosen. Students are expected to then research independently their chosen topic with the goal of learning and synthesising the material, and communicating it to others through a variety of mediums including a written report. In addition to the written project report at the end of the module, students will be required to submit a project plan and a warm up exercise in the Autumn term and give a presentation in the Spring term.
Assessable learning outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will have acquired the ability:
to research independently a mathematical or statistical topic to a depth not previously encountered in their degree programme;
to report the results of their studies thoroughly, neatly and succinctly, and to discuss and present them to other parties in a variety of media.
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Research Methods - project planning and documenting of work, time management, library & information systems, reading techniques, avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement, referencing, writing a report, presentation skills, communicating material to a technical or non-technical audience, critically appraising the work of others. Mathematical content defined by individual projects.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Primarily self-study. Lectures are given on general Research Methods.
Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
Lectures | 4 | 4 | |
Seminars | 1 | ||
Project Supervision | 4 | 3 | |
Guided independent study: | 92 | 92 | |
Total hours by term | 100 | 100 | 0 |
Total hours for module | 200 |
Method | Percentage |
Dissertation | 70 |
Project output other than dissertation | 10 |
Oral assessment and presentation | 20 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
N/A.
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
One project plan and one warm up exercise, one presentation and one dissertation.
Formative assessment methods:
Feedback is provided on formative presentations.
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission of the dissertation.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:
Last updated: 11 April 2019
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