Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MAT3999

 
TITLE Project in Mathematics

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 15

 
DEPARTMENT Mathematics

 
DESCRIPTION Students have to write a dissertation on a topic chosen from a range of Research Project Themes offered by staff members of the Mathematics Department that varies from year to year. These Research Project Themes are in the line with the research areas and expertise of the academic members of staff of the Department of Mathemetics. Such areas can be classified into the following broad themes, namely graph theory, combinatorics, functional analysis, topology, set-theory, applied mathematics and biomathematics.

Study-Unit Aims:

The primary aim of the Project in Mathematics study-unit is to give the student experience of mathematics as it is pursued close to the frontiers of research, not just as a spectator sport but as an engaging, evolving activity in which the student himself\herself can play a part. The study-unit gives an opportunity for students to pursue a topic that interests them, be familiar with report writing, and to be confident when presenting their work in front of lecturers and colleagues. The assigned tutor leads the student into doing independent mathematical research and investigation that extend a certain topic taught in the first three years of the BSc (Mathematics) degree, although it might also be an introduction to an area that is not covered by the BSc.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate capacity for mathematical reasoning through analysing, proving and explaining concepts arising from the chosen research area.
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Understand and present sophisticated mathematical arguments and rigorous proofs.

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:
- Collect material, organise it, expound it clearly and persuasively.
- Work independently in a mathematical research topic and/or use mathematical software when necessary.
- Write a report and be more confident in explaining his/her work to an audience.
- Use mathematical editing/presentation software to present his/her work.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

Texts vary according to the chosen topic.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Presentation and Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Project

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Dissertation, Presentation and Oral Examination [See Add. Notes] SEM2 ** 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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