On this module, you will work in teams of approximately eight, conducting research on a mathematical problem that may be related to a variety of areas. The research will be assessed by report and presentations. You will extensively enhance key skills deemed desirable by employers, such as communication and project management.

Prerequisite module: specific to the project topic concerned
 

The module aims to give you an opportunity to: work as part of a team under the tutorage of an expert in a chosen field in preparation for future employability; conduct research on an open mathematical problem; and extensively enhance key skills, such as communication and project management.

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 work independently and creatively on a substantial piece of work in an area of the mathematical sciences of your own particular interest;

2 work as part of a team to formulate and solve open-ended problems in mathematics.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

3 communicate results and methodology effectively in writing;

4 present your work orally to an audience of varied expertise and background.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:

5 formulate and plan a detailed project proposal;

6 evaluate the contributions of themselves and others towards the project, and adherence to plan;

7 strengthen IT, research and team working skills;

8 articulate increased knowledge and application of key employability skills.

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework only. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates the mark will be capped at 40%.

Specific to the project topic concerned

Reading list for this module: